Dr. Monica Shields, MD
6560 Fannin St Ste 1160, Houston, TX 77030 • +1-670-555-5324
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2011)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1326243981 • CBSA 26420 • Cardiology
Dr. Monica Shields, MD (NPI #1326243981) practices Cardiology in Houston, TX (77030) with sub-specialty concentration in 31 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 692 annual CMS services across 338 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (2.82th Houston percentile) (-0.81σ vs TX state mean, 1.66th statewide percentile).
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Shields (averaging 2.0 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review) represents 38% of tracked volume (263 encounters), paired with 93000 (194x).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-670-555-5324, Dr. Shields's practice posts a $212.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($212.00 patient-logged median, 4.75/5 composite reality score over 22 submissions).
Spanning 15 years of clinical practice following 2011 graduation from medical training, Dr. Monica Shields integrates 31 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Houston metro patients.
Compared against Houston, TX Cardiology peers
692 annual services across 338 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Cardiology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review | 263 | 12th | $145 – $198 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 194 | 12th | $57 – $78 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 125 | 12th | $271 – $371 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 69 | 12th | $170 – $233 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 42 | 12th | $208 – $285 |
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Dr. Monica Shields, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Shields National Provider Identifier | NPI #1326243981 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77030) |
| Dr. Shields Houston CMS Volume Rank | 2.82th Pct (692 CMS svcs; Z -0.812σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $212.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Houston, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $212.00 avg paid • 16 min lobby wait | 22 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.66/5 Listening • 4.56/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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