Kaoswi Shih, MD
NPI 1295020428 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospice/Palliative Care · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kaoswi Shih, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1295020428).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295020428
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P9001 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
4 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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mirtazapine | 50 | 18 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 48 | 17 |
| Olanzapine | 33 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 28 | — |
| Fentanyl | 23 | — |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 22 | — |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 20 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1515 Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77030-4000Phone: (713) 792-6161
- 11211 Nexus AveStafford, TX 77477-1461Phone: (713) 442-8000
- 11555 University BlvdSugar Land, TX 77478-3889Phone: (713) 442-9100
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-15
- Last updated
- 2024-10-09
- Certified
- 2024-10-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kaoswi Shih's NPI number?
- Kaoswi Shih's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295020428, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kaoswi Shih's specialty?
- Kaoswi Shih is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kaoswi Shih located?
- Kaoswi Shih's practice location on file with NPPES is 6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 77030-2604.
- What is Kaoswi Shih's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kaoswi Shih is (713) 798-1000.
- Does Kaoswi Shih accept Medicare?
- Kaoswi Shih is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kaoswi Shih's NPI active?
- Yes — Kaoswi Shih's NPI (1295020428) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.