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Gastroenterology

Shailaja S. Behara, MD

Works at hospitals in Houston, TX · The Woodlands, TX · Humble, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Shailaja S. Behara, MD is a gastroenterologist at 18955 N Memorial Dr, Suite 430, Humble, TX 77338. Phone: (281) 528-1511. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Shailaja S. Behara had 181 Original Medicare patients and 508 services. NPI 1255318044. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Shailaja S. Behara, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Shailaja S. Behara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shailaja S. Behara accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Shailaja S. Behara see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 181 Original Medicare patients and 508 services for Shailaja S. Behara. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Shailaja S. Behara's NPI number?
1255318044. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Shailaja S. Behara, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients181
Services billed to Medicare508
Different services or procedures25
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)136 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)101 services
  3. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)53 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)43 services
  5. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)41 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Diabetes44%
  • Ischemic heart disease39%
  • Chronic kidney disease36%

Hospitals where Shailaja S. Behara works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shailaja S. Behara at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Shailaja S. Behara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Humble

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Humble, TX — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1992 (34 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1255318044
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians