Sheldon Gaines, MD
NPI 1215399100 · Family Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sheldon Gaines, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1215399100).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215399100
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R8741 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 100 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 444 | 197 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 221 | 97 |
| Metformin Hcl | 181 | 80 |
| Losartan Potassium | 173 | 80 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 136 | 63 |
| Lisinopril | 127 | 57 |
| Simvastatin | 124 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 15655 Cypress Wood Medical Dr Ste 100Houston, TX 77014-1487Phone: (713) 442-1700
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-03-22
- Last updated
- 2023-06-06
- Certified
- 2023-06-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sheldon Gaines's NPI number?
- Sheldon Gaines's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215399100, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sheldon Gaines's specialty?
- Sheldon Gaines is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sheldon Gaines located?
- Sheldon Gaines's practice location on file with NPPES is 520 Gulfgate Center Mall, Houston, TX 77087-3022.
- What is Sheldon Gaines's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sheldon Gaines is (713) 442-3700.
- Does Sheldon Gaines accept Medicare?
- Sheldon Gaines is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sheldon Gaines's NPI active?
- Yes — Sheldon Gaines's NPI (1215399100) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.