2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1255318044 MD
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SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD

Gastroenterology Physician in SHENANDOAH, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 350 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Industry payments
$81.03
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD filed 1,177 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in SHENANDOAH, Texas.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
$81.03
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,177 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/22/2005

NPI 1255318044

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,177 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within Texas

1. Gastroenterology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gastroenterology Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gastroenterology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gastroenterology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 920 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, SHENANDOAH, TX, 77380, with a listed phone of (281) 528-1511. NPI 1255318044 was issued on 12/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BEHARA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,177 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 350 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $166K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

920 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
SHENANDOAH, TX 77380

Provider Details

NPI 1255318044
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/22/2005

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$81

Largest payer

Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD. To verify SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,177
Total Claims
$166K
Total Drug Cost
350
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,307
Total Day Supply
61,859
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Antibiotic Claims
25

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Pantoprazole Sodium
397
Famotidine
189
Dicyclomine Hcl
77
Lactulose
44
Omeprazole
32
Sucralfate
30
Dexlansoprazole Dr
Dexlansoprazole
21
Cholestyramine
Cholestyramine (With Sugar)
17
Lubiprostone
15
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
15

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD's 1,177 claims are above the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BEHARA.

Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD's specialty?
SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in SHENANDOAH, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD wrote 1,177 Medicare Part D claims totaling $166K in drug costs for 350 beneficiaries.
Where is SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD located?
SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD is located at 920 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, SHENANDOAH, TX, 77380. Phone: (281) 528-1511.
What is SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD's NPI number?
SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255318044, issued on 12/22/2005.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Famotidine, Dicyclomine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD accept Medicare?
SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,177 Part D claims and 350 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD's credentials?
SHAILAJA BEHARA, MD's NPI is 1255318044 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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