Maria Shepard, MD
NPI 1609865419 · Anesthesiology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maria Shepard, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1609865419).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609865419
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K6505 (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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
122 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Procedure on Nervous System64999 | 27 | $56 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 27 | $29 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 18 | $84 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 13 | $64 |
| Anesthesia for Exam of Colon Using an Endoscope00812 | 13 | $56 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 13 | $83 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$116 across 6 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
- 2005-10-14
- Last updated
- 2020-08-28
- Certified
- 2020-08-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maria Shepard's NPI number?
- Maria Shepard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609865419, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maria Shepard's specialty?
- Maria Shepard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Maria Shepard located?
- Maria Shepard's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 Citywest Blvd, Houston, TX 77042-2300.
- What is Maria Shepard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maria Shepard is (713) 620-4000.
- Does Maria Shepard accept Medicare?
- Maria Shepard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maria Shepard's NPI active?
- Yes — Maria Shepard's NPI (1609865419) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.