Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Maria Shepard, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1609865419
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1500 Citywest Blvd, Ste. 300
Houston, TX 770422300
(713) 620-4000
fax (713) 458-4229
Mailing address
Po Box 650865
Dallas, TX 752650865

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 28, 2020
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #K6505
Medicaid (2)
TX #153690607 · TX #153690605

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609865419. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
49
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$3,020
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 14 14 $76
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 12 12 $96
76942 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 12 12 $31
64999 Other procedure on nervous system 11 11 $39

In context: peer comparison

Among 281 peers in Houston Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 1.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$116
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 2 $50.10
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 3 $40.88
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $24.83

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$116

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Maria Shepard's medical specialty?
Dr. Maria Shepard practices Anesthesiology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Maria Shepard practice?
Dr. Maria Shepard practices at 1500 Citywest Blvd, Houston, TX 770422300. Office phone: 7136204000.
What is Dr. Maria Shepard's NPI?
Dr. Maria Shepard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609865419, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Maria Shepard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Maria Shepard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Maria Shepard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (HCPCS 76942). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.