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DR. PAUL P SHIH MD
NPI 1942576376
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Active since March 29, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
1635 N LOOP WEST, HOUSTON, TX 77008(713) 400-2990(713) 400-2993 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 6, 2019, Mar 20, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Paul P Shih Md NPPES

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

DR. PAUL P SHIH MD (NPI 1942576376) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (R9688) and active in the NPI registry since March 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Medical City Plano, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942576376
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAUL P SHIHCredential: MD
Location Address1635 N LOOP WESTHouston, TX 77008-1593
Mailing AddressPo Box 734244Dallas, TX 75373-4244 · (713) 559-6929 · Fax (713) 559-6937
Phone(713) 400-2990
Fax(713) 400-2993
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1942576376 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · R9688
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.
1635 N LOOP WEST, Houston, TX 77008
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, 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. Paul P Shih Md 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 ID2567753114
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190821004242
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 2

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.
65 services63 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
45 services44 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Medical City Plano

Acute Care Hospitals · Plano, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450651
Location3901 W 15th StPlano, TX 75075 · Collin 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

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 Paul Shih's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Shih is 1942576376. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2012.

Where is Paul Shih located?

Paul Shih practices at 1635 N Loop West, Houston, TX 77008. The listed phone number is (713) 400-2990.

What is Paul Shih's specialty?

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

Is Paul Shih enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Shih 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 Paul Shih accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Paul Shih 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 Paul Shih affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paul Shih is affiliated with Medical City Plano.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Shih was last updated on August 6, 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.