MARIA K SHEPARD MD
NPI 1609865419
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Q: What is Maria Shepard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Shepard is 1609865419. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 14, 2005.

Q: What is Maria Shepard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maria Shepard was last updated on August 28, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years 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.

Active since October 14, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

93.5/100

CMS Quality Rating

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300, HOUSTON, TX 77042(713) 620-4000(713) 458-4229 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 28, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 28, 2020, Feb 15, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Maria K Shepard Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MARIA K SHEPARD MD (NPI 1609865419) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (K6505) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609865419

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameMARIA K SHEPARDCredential: MD

Location Address1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300Houston, TX 77042-2300

Mailing AddressPo Box 650865Dallas, TX 75265-0865 · (972) 233-1999 · Fax (972) 233-3666

Phone(713) 620-4000

Fax(713) 458-4229

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 1997

Enumeration DateOctober 14, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 28, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 28, 2020

✔ NPI 1609865419 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · K6505

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, Houston, TX 77042

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Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid153690605TX

Other8AB669TX · Bcbs

Other8CM548TX · Bcbs

OtherP00819569TX · Rr Medicare

Medicaid153690607TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Maria K Shepard Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4486725157

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080624000458

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Maria Shepard reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A.,

Same address

Anesthesiology

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
3,804 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1548208564 (877) 361-1809

Ut Physicians

10 mi

Anesthesiology

6410 FANNIN ST, 1500
Houston, TX 77030

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
3,111 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1033157821 (832) 325-7325

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 7

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.

Other procedure on nervous system 64999

A procedure on the nervous system can involve various techniques to diagnose or treat conditions affecting your brain, spinal cord, or nerves. These can include surgeries, tests, or therapies. It's done by specialized doctors to help improve your neurological health.

27 services27 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

27 services27 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

18 services18 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

13 services13 patients

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812

Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.

13 services13 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.

13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450068

Location6411 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Hospital System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450184

Location1635 North Loop WestHouston, TX 77008 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.5/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

97.15

Improvement Activities

Cost

83.57

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.

DANIELLE THERESE GEORGE CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

RODRIQUE DEWYANE NELSON CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

PEDRO NAPOLES CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (972) 715-5000

GEORGE LOUIS HERLIN MD

Anesthesiology

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

GREGORY RONALD CURFMAN

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

JENNIFER TERRASAS CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

DR. DON ELDON CHERRY M.D.

Anesthesiology

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

IGNATIUS PAUL DISTEFANO

Anesthesiology

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

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 Maria Shepard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Shepard is 1609865419. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 14, 2005.

Where is Maria Shepard located?

Maria Shepard practices at 1500 Citywest Blvd Ste. 300, Houston, TX 77042. The listed phone number is (713) 620-4000.

What is Maria Shepard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Maria Shepard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maria Shepard is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Maria Shepard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Maria Shepard reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A., (Houston, TX) and Ut Physicians (Houston, TX). 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 Maria Shepard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Maria Shepard accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Maria Shepard 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 Maria Shepard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Maria Shepard is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Hospital System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maria Shepard was last updated on August 28, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years 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.