Elaine Shehata, M.D.
NPI 1912341272 · Hospitalist Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elaine Shehata, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1912341272).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912341272
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0000000 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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
615 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 424 | $117 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 154 | $112 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 37 | $78 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $78–$117 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 27 | 27 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 24 | 23 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 22 | 22 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 20 | 20 |
| Carvedilol | 20 | 20 |
| Cefdinir | 20 | 19 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 across 1 record (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)
- 2000 Neuse BlvdCarolina East Medical Center Dept. of Internal MedicineNew Bern, NC 28561Phone: (252) 633-8817
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-04-17
- Last updated
- 2020-03-12
- Certified
- 2020-03-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elaine Shehata's NPI number?
- Elaine Shehata's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912341272, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elaine Shehata's specialty?
- Elaine Shehata is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Elaine Shehata located?
- Elaine Shehata's practice location on file with NPPES is 18220 State Highway 249 Ste 490, Houston, TX 77070-4347.
- What is Elaine Shehata's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elaine Shehata is (281) 737-0587.
- Does Elaine Shehata accept Medicare?
- Elaine Shehata is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elaine Shehata's NPI active?
- Yes — Elaine Shehata's NPI (1912341272) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.