Shilka Babu, MD
NPI 1407413651 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shilka Babu, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1407413651).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407413651
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- BP10067102 (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
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,541 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 | 538 | $127 |
| 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'SG2211 | 243 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 191 | $91 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 182 | $130 |
| Administration of Pneumococcal VaccineG0009 | 63 | $31 |
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 67 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 291 | 102 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 174 | 60 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 165 | 60 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 151 | 52 |
| Losartan Potassium | 121 | 37 |
| Lisinopril | 81 | 27 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$809 across 37 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-05-23
- Last updated
- 2022-07-22
- Certified
- 2022-06-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shilka Babu's NPI number?
- Shilka Babu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407413651, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shilka Babu's specialty?
- Shilka Babu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shilka Babu located?
- Shilka Babu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1701 Sunset Blvd, Houston, TX 77005-1713.
- What is Shilka Babu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shilka Babu is (713) 526-5511.
- Does Shilka Babu accept Medicare?
- Shilka Babu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shilka Babu's NPI active?
- Yes — Shilka Babu's NPI (1407413651) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.