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MR. BERNARD NATHAN SHICH
NPI 1669524682
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Active since January 18, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
6720 BERTNER AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77030(832) 355-2666 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 19, 2025, Jul 14, 2020, Feb 15, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Mr. Bernard Nathan Shich NPPES

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

MR. BERNARD NATHAN SHICH (NPI 1669524682) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (G9660) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Oakbend Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669524682
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. BERNARD NATHAN SHICH
Location Address6720 BERTNER AVEHouston, TX 77030-2604
Mailing Address6501 Fannin St Ste Nc114Houston, TX 77030-2703 · (713) 798-7356 · Fax (972) 233-3666
Phone(832) 355-2666
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateJanuary 18, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 19, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 19, 2025
✔ NPI 1669524682 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · G9660
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.
6720 BERTNER AVE, Houston, TX 77030
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Other Identifiers 4

Other050041711TX · Railroad - Medicare
Other1997056LA · La - Medicaid
Medicaid126662905TX
Other84Y627Tx-blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Bernard Nathan Shich 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 ID5395823462
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080416000420
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Oakbend Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Richmond, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450330
Location1705 Jackson StRichmond, TX 77469 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450610
Location921 GessnerHouston, TX 77024 · 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
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

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.

DR. ARCHANA VARGHEESE RAGHAVAN M.D.
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-2666
NEAL SAVJANI M.D.
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-1000
DR. BRIAN S CHINAI DO
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-2666
MIR TAJAMMUL HUSSAIN MD
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-2666
DR. ALIREZA PARHIZGAR M.D.
Internal Medicine
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-2222
NEKIA MARIE STEWART CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-2666
CAITLYN MARIE KOHAKE
Anesthesiologist Assistant
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (823) 355-2666
XOCHITL B. SANCHEZ M.D.
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-1750

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 Bernard Shich's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bernard Shich is 1669524682. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 18, 2007.

Where is Bernard Shich located?

Bernard Shich practices at 6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 355-2666.

What is Bernard Shich's specialty?

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

Is Bernard Shich enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bernard Shich 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.

What insurance does Bernard Shich accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare and WellPoint list Bernard Shich 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 Bernard Shich affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bernard Shich is affiliated with Oakbend Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bernard Shich was last updated on June 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.