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Rheumatology

Shalini Jha, MD

Works at hospitals in Houston, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Shalini Jha, MD is a rheumatologist at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. Phone: (713) 873-2000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Shalini Jha had 77 Original Medicare patients and 257 services. NPI 1336569011. 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.

  • Specialty: Rheumatologist (Medicare lists Rheumatology)
  • Address: 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030 · Directions (4 more locations)
  • Phone: (713) 873‑2000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
  • Group practice: Baylor College of Medicine (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 2014 (12 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Shalini Jha, 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 Shalini Jha accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shalini Jha 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 Shalini Jha see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 77 Original Medicare patients and 257 services for Shalini Jha. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Shalini Jha's NPI number?
1336569011. 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 Shalini Jha, 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 patients77
Services billed to Medicare257
Different services or procedures16
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients66

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)106 services
  2. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)62 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)17 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 pressure73%
  • Arthritis73%
  • High cholesterol64%
  • Chronic kidney disease32%
  • Osteoporosis29%
  • Depression27%

Hospitals where Shalini Jha works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shalini Jha 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 Shalini Jha is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 1504 Taub LoopHouston, TX 77030 (713) 873‑2000
  • 2 Greenway Plz, Suite 900Houston, TX 77046
  • 6720 Bertner AveHouston, TX 77030
  • 6770 Bertner Ave, Suite C 350Houston, TX 77030 (713) 798‑1000
  • 7200 Cambridge StHouston, TX 77030

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Shalini Jha as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Baylor College of Medicine1,240 clinicians in the group
  • Baylor College of Medicine809 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in Houston

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

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Other clinicians in Baylor College of Medicine

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2014 (12 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1336569011
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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