Shailaja Behara, MD
NPI 1255318044 · Gastroenterology Physician · Shenandoah, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shailaja Behara, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Shenandoah, TX (NPI 1255318044).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255318044
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L1801 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
438 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 136 | $130 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 101 | $91 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 53 | $180 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 43 | $169 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 41 | $82 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 346 | 156 |
| Famotidine | 182 | 82 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 117 | 115 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 61 | 38 |
| Omeprazole | 61 | 31 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 54 | 51 |
| Lactulose | 52 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$81 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 18955 N Memorial Dr Ste 430Humble, TX 77338-4264Phone: (281) 528-1511Fax: (281) 419-8485
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-22
- Last updated
- 2023-04-21
- Certified
- 2023-04-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shailaja Behara's NPI number?
- Shailaja Behara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255318044, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shailaja Behara's specialty?
- Shailaja Behara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shailaja Behara located?
- Shailaja Behara's practice location on file with NPPES is 920 Medical Plaza Dr, Shenandoah, TX 77380-3260.
- What is Shailaja Behara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shailaja Behara is (281) 528-1511.
- Does Shailaja Behara accept Medicare?
- Shailaja Behara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shailaja Behara's NPI active?
- Yes — Shailaja Behara's NPI (1255318044) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.