Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Shailaja Behara, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Shenandoah, TX

  • NPI 1255318044
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
920 Medical Plaza Dr, Suite 480
Shenandoah, TX 773803260
(281) 528-1511
fax (281) 419-8485
Additional location
18955 N Memorial Dr Ste 430
Humble, TX 773384264
Mailing address
Po Box 132889
The Woodlands, TX 773932889

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 21, 2023
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #L1801

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255318044. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
426
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$51,171
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 140 90 $122
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 114 78 $86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 51 51 $160
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 38 38 $179
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 33 32 $168
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 27 27 $74
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 23 18 $77

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Shenandoah Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 84. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$81
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. 3 $45.48
Erbe USA INC 1 $35.55

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$81

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,076
Patients
490
Total drug cost
$71,597
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 397 143 $5,455
Famotidine Generic 189 81 $3,543
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 179 162 $2,822
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 77 31 $1,896
Lactulose Generic 44 20 $815
Omeprazole Generic 32 16 $661
Sucralfate Generic 30 15 $1,747
Peg-3350 and Electrolytes (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 23 22 $365
Dexlansoprazole Dr (Dexlansoprazole) Brand 21 0 $7,441
Cholestyramine (Cholestyramine (With Sugar)) Brand 17 0 $2,019

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Shailaja Behara's medical specialty?
Dr. Shailaja Behara practices Gastroenterology Physician in Shenandoah, TX.
Where does Dr. Shailaja Behara practice?
Dr. Shailaja Behara practices at 920 Medical Plaza Dr, Shenandoah, TX 773803260. Office phone: 2815281511.
What is Dr. Shailaja Behara's NPI?
Dr. Shailaja Behara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255318044, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Shailaja Behara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Shailaja Behara accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Shailaja Behara commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.