Sharon Gunter-Austin, MD
NPI 1386656072 · Psychiatry Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sharon Gunter-Austin, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1386656072).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386656072
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M0741 (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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Lorazepam | 177 |
| Olanzapinebrand: Olanzapine Odt | 133 |
| Olanzapine | 130 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 99 |
| Divalproex Sodiumbrand: Divalproex Sodium Er | 82 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 72 |
| Fluvoxamine Maleate | 64 |
| Lurasidone Hcl | 60 |
| Risperidone | 59 |
| Topiramate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-12
- Last updated
- 2008-08-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sharon Gunter-Austin's NPI number?
- Sharon Gunter-Austin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386656072, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sharon Gunter-Austin's specialty?
- Sharon Gunter-Austin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sharon Gunter-Austin located?
- Sharon Gunter-Austin's practice location on file with NPPES is 7011 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074-2007.
- What is Sharon Gunter-Austin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sharon Gunter-Austin is (713) 970-7000.
- Does Sharon Gunter-Austin accept Medicare?
- Sharon Gunter-Austin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sharon Gunter-Austin's NPI active?
- Yes — Sharon Gunter-Austin's NPI (1386656072) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-08-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.