Quick answers
- Does Shalene Badhan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shalene Badhan 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 Shalene Badhan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 243 Original Medicare patients and 36,821 services for Shalene Badhan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shalene Badhan's NPI number?
- 1588846653. 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 Shalene Badhan, 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 patients | 243 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 36,821 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (J1602)11,600 services
- Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0129)2,950 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)1,020 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)350 services
- 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)245 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Osteoporosis30%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Depression26%
Hospitals where Shalene Badhan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shalene Badhan 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.
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round RockRound Rock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670034
- St David's Medical CenterAustin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450431
Practice locations
Addresses where Shalene Badhan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3201 S Austin Ave, Suite 265Georgetown, TX 78626 (512) 717‑5077
- 3201 S Austin Ave, Suite 325Georgetown, TX 78626 (512) 717‑5077
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shalene Badhan as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- American Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates-Tx PLLC25 clinicians in the group
- Shalene Badhan MD PLLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in American Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates-Tx PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588846653 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians