DR. MICHELLE KEITH CUNNINGHAM M.D.
NPI 1700969219
Internal Medicine in Shenandoah, TX

NPI Status: Active since October 20, 2006

Contact Information

17189 I 45 S STE 175
SHENANDOAH, TX
ZIP 77385
Phone: (936) 270-4200
Fax: (936) 270-4201

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NPPES record last updated: February 28, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 28, 2023, Aug 4, 2022, Jul 28, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 26
  • Internal Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Michelle Cunningham, an internist established in Shenandoah, Texas with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine and more than 26 years of experience. She graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2001. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1700969219 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number M2298 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1700969219
Provider Name
DR. MICHELLE KEITH CUNNINGHAM M.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
17189 I 45 S STE 175 SHENANDOAH, TX 77385
Location Phone
(936) 270-4200
Location Fax
(936) 270-4201
Mailing Address
18 GOLDEN SUNSET CIR THE WOODLANDS, TX 77381
Mailing Phone
(713) 503-0656
Medical School Name
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
2001
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
10-20-2006
Last Update Date
02-28-2023
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An internist like Michelle Cunningham is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Internal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207R00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
M2298
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207RG0300XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine
Geriatric Medicine

M2298 (TX)
2207RH0002XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine
Hospice and Palliative Medicine

M2298 (TX)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Community Premier Gold 005 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
  • Community Premier Gold 021 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
  • Community Premier Silver 012 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
  • Community Premier Silver 020 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Standard - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Vision - HMO

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1700969219OTHER (01)TXNPI
2742187OTHER (01)TXUNITED HEALTHCARE
7958882OTHER (01)TXAETNA
9475780OTHER (01)TXCIGNA
P00420239OTHER (01)TXMEDICARE RAILROAD
0090PAOTHER (01)TXBCBS

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Michelle Cunningham is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Michelle Cunningham is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092811208

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20070504000336

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA000N)

    Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches (HCPCS:A4452)

    2 DME suppliers used 34 Medicare Claims 2560 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Collagen dressing, sterile, size 16 sq. in. or less, each (HCPCS:A6021)

    2 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 216 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing (HCPCS:A6196)

    3 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 745 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing (HCPCS:A6212)

    2 DME suppliers used 31 Medicare Claims 630 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Gauze, non-impregnated, non-sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing (HCPCS:A6216)

    1 DME suppliers used 62 Medicare Claims 13400 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing (HCPCS:A6234)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 216 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing (HCPCS:A6252)

    2 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 474 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing (HCPCS:A6402)

    2 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 964 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA000N)

    Gradient compression wrap, non-elastic, below knee, 30-50 mm hg, each (HCPCS:A6545)

    1 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 23 Services Paid

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

This service was performed 24 times for 23 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 103 times for 51 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 167 times for 72 patients

Management of oxygen chamber therapy

Oxygen chamber therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized room or tube. It's used to treat various conditions like wounds that won't heal due to diabetes or radiation injury. In this therapy, your body's tissues get more oxygen to promote healing and fight infection.

This service was performed 225 times for 11 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

This service was performed 23 times for 23 patients

Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less

This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin and tissue, up to 20.0 square cm in size. It's often performed to treat conditions like skin cancer or to remove moles, warts, and other skin lesions. The area is numbed and the unwanted tissue is carefully cut out.

This service was performed 197 times for 67 patients

Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less

This procedure involves the removal of skin and tissue, typically due to disease, injury, or abnormal growth. Each session removes an area of 20.0 square cm or less. It's performed by a trained professional and may require multiple sessions for larger areas.

This service was performed 42 times for 15 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $31.6 for a new patient copayment and $24.26 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 77385 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $126.4
  • Minimum New Patient Price $54.84
  • Maximum New Patient Price $166.88
  • Average New Patient Copayment $31.6
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.71
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.72

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $97.05
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.52
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $136.11
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $24.26
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.38
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.02

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Michelle Cunningham is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
HOUSTON, TX 77008
(713) 448-6796Acute Care Hospitals
HOUSTON METHODIST BAYTOWN HOSPITAL4401 GARTH ROAD
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
(281) 420-8600Acute Care Hospitals
HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND HOSPITAL16655 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
(281) 274-8000Acute Care Hospitals
HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249
HOUSTON, TX 77070
(281) 477-1000Acute Care Hospitals
HOUSTON METHODIST THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL17201 INTERSTATE 45 SOUTH
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385
(936) 270-2000Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1700969219, we treat the final digit (9) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 9).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
9
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 0 → 0 9 → 18 → 9 9 → 18 → 9 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 7 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 24 = 61

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 61 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1700969219.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1700969219, enumerated as an "individual" on October 20, 2006.

The provider is located at 17189 I 45 S STE 175 SHENANDOAH, TX 77385 and the phone number is (936) 270-4200.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Michelle Cunningham is affiliated with: MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM, HOUSTON METHODIST BAYTOWN HOSPITAL, HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND HOSPITAL, HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL and HOUSTON METHODIST THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL.