SHAWN M. ALLEN M.D. – NPI #1235372434
Otolaryngology

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Otolaryngology

SHAWN ALLEN is an otolaryngologist located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1235372434 to SHAWN ALLEN on April 17, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Y00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Otolaryngology.

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 09, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for SHAWN ALLEN below.

NPI Profile for
SHAWN M. ALLEN

NPI Number
1235372434
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SHAWN M. ALLEN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
9230 KATY FWY STE 600
HOUSTON, TX 77055-7468
Phone: (713) 791-0700 Fax: (713) 791-0703
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 09, 2024

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Y00000X
- Otolaryngology (Primary)		 FL ME119039
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
EMAIL
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
2940 FM 2920 RD STE 100,
SPRING, TX 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Other URL
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
9230 KATY FWY STE 600,
HOUSTON, TX 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2008
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
SHAWN ALLEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOUSTON METHODIST THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL
      17201 INTERSTATE 45 SOUTH
      THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM
      1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
      HOUSTON, TX 77008

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