DR. SHAILAJA R KANCHERLA MD
NPI 1942316294
Pediatrics in Houston, TX

Active since August 21, 2006PECOS Enrolled
6441 HIGH STAR DR, HOUSTON, TX 77074(832) 548-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 28, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Shailaja R Kancherla Md NPPES

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

DR. SHAILAJA R KANCHERLA MD (NPI 1942316294) is an individual pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (N8526) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942316294
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SHAILAJA R KANCHERLACredential: MD
Location Address6441 HIGH STAR DRHouston, TX 77074-5005
Mailing AddressPo Box 66308Houston, TX 77266-6308 · (832) 548-5000
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 28, 2019
✔ NPI 1942316294 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · N8526✔ Licensed in NY · 233278✔ Licensed in NC · 2006-00692
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
6441 HIGH STAR DR, Houston, TX 77074

Other Identifiers 6

Other678X71NY · Empire Bc/bs
Other7417726NY · Aetna - Ppo
OtherP3659664NY · Oxford Health Plan
Other5570914NY · Cigna
Other1078581NY · Aetna - Hmo
Other4C8266NY · Health Net

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Shailaja R Kancherla Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

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

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
Houston, TX 77006
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 402 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
6631 W CROSS CREEK BEND LN STE 200
Fulshear, TX 77441
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,235 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77074 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6441 HIGH STAR DR
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Obstetrics & Gynecology
6441 HIGH STAR DR
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Obstetrics & Gynecology
6441 HIGH STAR DR
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Pediatrics
6441 HIGH STAR DR
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Obstetrics & Gynecology
6441 HIGH STAR DR
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Family Medicine
6441 HIGH STAR DR
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Social Worker (Clinical)
6441 HIGH STAR DR
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
6441 HIGH STAR DR
HOUSTON, TX 77074

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 Shailaja Kancherla's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shailaja Kancherla is 1942316294. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2006.

Where is Shailaja Kancherla located?

Shailaja Kancherla practices at 6441 High Star Dr, Houston, TX 77074. The listed phone number is (832) 548-5000.

What is Shailaja Kancherla's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Shailaja Kancherla enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shailaja Kancherla is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Shailaja Kancherla's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Shailaja Kancherla reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Legacy Community Health Services, Inc (Houston, TX) and Memorial Hermann Medical Group (Fulshear, 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 Shailaja Kancherla's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Shailaja Kancherla accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Shailaja Kancherla 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shailaja Kancherla was last updated on February 28, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.