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DR. SHAKUNTHALA SHETTY M.D.
NPI 1679651848
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Active since November 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300, HOUSTON, TX 77042(972) 233-1999 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 29, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Dr. Shakunthala Shetty M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SHAKUNTHALA SHETTY M.D. (NPI 1679651848) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L0596) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System, and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679651848
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SHAKUNTHALA SHETTYCredential: M.D.
Location Address1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300Houston, TX 77042-2549
Mailing AddressPo Box 840853 Ste 200Dallas, TX 75284-4817 · (972) 715-5000
Phone(972) 233-1999
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateNovember 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 29, 2020
NPPES CertifiedJuly 29, 2020
✔ NPI 1679651848 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L0596
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 STE 300, Houston, TX 77042
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12411 Fountain View Dr, Ste. 200Houston, TX 77057-4817 · Phone (713) 620-4000

Accepted Insurance

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

Dr. Shakunthala Shetty 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 ID4587664115
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070105000120
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
28 services28 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.
26 services26 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

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

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450358
Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris 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.

EDITHA A FLEMMING CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
JAMES NAST TRAHAN AA
Anesthesiologist Assistant
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
ALYSSA CIRILO ESTILL CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
RUSHI DILIP BRAHMBHATT CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-0000
LAUREN KATE NIKOLICH CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (972) 715-5000
DOMINIQUE H NGUYEN MD
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
DARLENE MARIE DOBSON
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
ERIN R DEPEW CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (972) 233-1999

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 Shakunthala Shetty's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shakunthala Shetty is 1679651848. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 2, 2006.

Where is Shakunthala Shetty located?

Shakunthala Shetty practices at 1500 Citywest Blvd Ste 300, Houston, TX 77042. The listed phone number is (972) 233-1999.

What is Shakunthala Shetty's specialty?

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

Is Shakunthala Shetty enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shakunthala Shetty 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 Shakunthala Shetty accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Shakunthala Shetty 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 Shakunthala Shetty affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Shakunthala Shetty is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System, Houston Methodist Hospital and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shakunthala Shetty was last updated on July 29, 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.