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Active NPI 1295736395 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Debra Jane Shetlar , MD

Ophthalmology • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Debra Shetlar, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 42 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 1984, Dr. Shetlar delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1504 TAUB LOOP.

Dr. Shetlar is affiliated with Baylor College Of Medicine and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1504 Taub Loop

Houston, TX 770301608

Telephone 7135264243
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At Houston

Graduation Year

1984

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
42 Yrs +17.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.9 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
276 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shetlar (42 Years) 42 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (24.9 Years) 24.9 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-02-18
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX G8413

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Baylor College Of Medicine

1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 770301608

Phone: 7138732000

Baylor College Of Medicine

100 Medical Dr, Lake Jackson, TX 775665674

Phone: 9792974411

Secondary Practice Locations

3515 Town Center Blvd S

Sugar Land, TX 774791285

Phone: 2812778400

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location February 18, 2025

Registered at 1504 TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 770301608 (Tel: 7135264243)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 18, 2025

Registered at 1 BAYLOR PLZ # NC205, HOUSTON, TX 770303411 (Tel: 7137984299)

NPI Profile Active July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 3515 TOWN CENTER BLVD S, SUGAR LAND, TX 774791285 (Tel: 2812778400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at 3515 TOWN CENTER BLVD S, SUGAR LAND, TX 774791285 (Tel: 2812778400)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as DEBRA SHETLAR, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Ophthalmology (License #G8413 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 10, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1295736395
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 10, 2005
Last Update: February 18, 2025
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1 Baylor Plz # Nc205

Houston, TX 770303411

Phone: 7137984299

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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