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DR. SHANAZ ELIZABETH ALI M.D.
NPI 1669609087
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Active since June 11, 2009PECOS 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: July 14, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 14, 2020, Feb 22, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Shanaz Elizabeth Ali M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SHANAZ ELIZABETH ALI M.D. (NPI 1669609087) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P6316) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Townsen Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Boston University School Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669609087
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SHANAZ ELIZABETH ALICredential: M.D.
Location Address1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300Houston, TX 77042
Mailing AddressPo Box 840853Dallas, TX 75284-0853 · (713) 620-4000 · Fax (972) 233-3666
Phone(713) 620-4000
Fax(713) 458-4229
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBoston University School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 14, 2020
✔ NPI 1669609087 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · P6316✔ Licensed in MA · 241609
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 3

Other8EQ084TX · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicaid320697102TX
OtherP01441240TX · Rr Medicare

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

Dr. Shanaz Elizabeth Ali M.d. 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 ID7416196365
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130625000641
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Shanaz Ali reassigns Medicare billing to 5 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
Dynamic Anesthesia Providers PLLC
12 mi
Anesthesiology
510 W TIDWELL RD
Houston, TX 77091
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 319 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346752326 (832) 465-3514
Apex Frontier Group, PLLC
20 mi
Anesthesiology
16750 RED OAK DR
Houston, TX 77090
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 98 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417808627 (281) 453-7110
Compass Anesthesia Providers PLLC
30 mi
Anesthesiology
333 N TEXAS AVE
Webster, TX 77598
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 403 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669829750 (281) 335-1700
Emergenchealth PLLC
230 mi
Anesthesiology
4100 INTERNATIONAL PLZ STE 800
Fort Worth, TX 76109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,612 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467970897 (972) 861-1270

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Townsen Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Humble, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670266
Location1475 Fm 1960 Bypass EHumble, TX 77338 · Harris County

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.

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 Shanaz Ali's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shanaz Ali is 1669609087. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2009.

Where is Shanaz Ali located?

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

What is Shanaz Ali's specialty?

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

Is Shanaz Ali enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shanaz Ali 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 Shanaz Ali's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Shanaz Ali reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A., (Houston, TX), Dynamic Anesthesia Providers PLLC (Houston, TX), Apex Frontier Group, PLLC (Houston, TX), Compass Anesthesia Providers PLLC (Webster, TX) and Emergenchealth PLLC (Fort Worth, 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 Shanaz Ali's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Shanaz Ali accept?

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

According to CMS data, Shanaz Ali is affiliated with Townsen Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shanaz Ali was last updated on July 14, 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.