DR. MICHAEL SHANE STEPHENS MD
NPI 1427638774
Emergency Medicine in Galveston, TX
About Dr. Michael Shane Stephens Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. MICHAEL SHANE STEPHENS MD (NPI 1427638774) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (V4986) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with United Hospital District, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Secondary Practice Locations 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. Michael Shane Stephens Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignments
7Medicare enrollment records show Michael Stephens reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Galveston, TX 77555
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 67 clinicians in this Medicare group
Angleton, TX 77515
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 59 clinicians in this Medicare group
Blue Earth, MN 56013
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
- 51 clinicians in this Medicare group
Albert Lea, MN 56007
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
- Also billed through NPI 1063435410 (Minnesota)
- 1,571 clinicians in this Medicare group
Waseca, MN 56093
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
- 1,572 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rochester, MN 55905
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
- 6,534 clinicians in this Medicare group
Lake City, MN 55041
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
- Also billed through NPI 1164463659 (Minnesota)
- 675 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
United Hospital District
Critical Access Hospitals · Blue Earth, MNUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77555 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
GALVESTON, TX 77555
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Michael Stephens's NPI number?
The NPI number for Michael Stephens is 1427638774. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2021.
Where is Michael Stephens located?
Michael Stephens practices at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 772-9505.
What is Michael Stephens's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.
Is Michael Stephens enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Michael Stephens is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Michael Stephens's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Stephens reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Barrier Reef Emergency Physicians PLLC (Galveston, TX), Texan Star Emergency Physicians PLLC (Angleton, TX), United Hospital District Inc. (Blue Earth, MN), Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region (Albert Lea, MN), Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Minnesota Region (Waseca, MN) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Michael Stephens's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Michael Stephens accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Michael Stephens as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is Michael Stephens affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Michael Stephens is affiliated with United Hospital District and University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Michael Stephens was last updated on June 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# Dr. Michael Shane Stephens, MD · NPI 1427638774
Emergency Medicine physician in Galveston, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 12, 2021.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1427638774 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** April 12, 2021
- **Primary specialty:** Emergency Medicine · taxonomy 207P00000X
- **State license:** V4986 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555-0001
- **Phone:** (409) 772-9505
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 7 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Barrier Reef Emergency Physicians PLLC (NPI 1275761512, Galveston, TX); Texan Star Emergency Physicians PLLC (NPI 1972606168, Angleton, TX); United Hospital District Inc. (NPI 1952307688, Blue Earth, MN); Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region (NPI 1891701637, Albert Lea, MN); Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Minnesota Region (NPI 1518494251, Waseca, MN); and 2 more · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2021
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** June 16, 2025
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1427638774) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.