Physician Profile
Michael Sher, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sher
Based in Houston, TX, Michael Sher, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Michael graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1985. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 4,713 Medicare patients across 5,884 services.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (713) 627-9729
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3120 SOUTHWEST FWY SUITE 530
Houston, TX 77098
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,884 services · 4,713 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49083 |
54 |
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
34 |
| Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis | Procedure | 38222 |
28 |
| Needle biopsy of kidney | Procedure | 50200 |
25 |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
3,462 |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
715 |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
317 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
157 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | Imaging | 74176 |
151 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
147 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other diagnostic radiology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other diagnostic radiology specialists in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Texas Medical School at Houston 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at University of Texas Medical School at Houston 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Sher specialize in?
Dr. Sher is a diagnostic radiology in Houston, TX. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Sher located?
Dr. Sher is listed at 3120 SOUTHWEST FWY SUITE 530, Houston, TX 77098. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sher's phone number?
The number on file is (713) 627-9729. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sher's NPI number?
Dr. Sher's National Provider Identifier is 1437111952. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Sher go to medical school?
Dr. Sher attended University of Texas Medical School at Houston, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Sher been practicing?
Dr. Sher has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Sher do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sher performs procedures including drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance, aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance and biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 1 view and x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Sher confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sher. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.