Physician Profile
Shawn S. Groth, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Groth
Based in Houston, TX, Shawn S. Groth, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Shawn graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2003. Shawn is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Shawn provided 177 services to 147 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (713) 798-6376
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6620 MAIN ST BAYLOR CLINIC 1325
Houston, TX 77030
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Airway
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Diaphragm
Esophagus
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
Lung
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Nerves
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
Sweating disorders
Trauma
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
Airway surgery
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Diaphragm
Diaphragm surgery
Emphysema
Esophagus
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
Pleural disease
Robotic surgery
Surgical approach
Sweat surgery
Transplant
Trauma
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
177 services · 147 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Review by radiologist of image to guide opening of digestive tract | Imaging | 74360 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
66 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes | Office visit | 99441 |
27 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
21 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
18 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
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.
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 thoracic surgery specialists in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2003 at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Review by radiologist of image to guide opening of digestive tract 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Shawn S. Groth's specialty?
Shawn S. Groth is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Shawn S. Groth?
Shawn S. Groth is listed at 6620 Main St Baylor Clinic 1325, Houston, TX 77030. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Shawn S. Groth?
The number on file is (713) 798-6376. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Shawn S. Groth?
Shawn S. Groth's National Provider Identifier is 1073657235. 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
What is Shawn S. Groth's education?
Shawn S. Groth attended University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Shawn S. Groth have?
Shawn S. Groth has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Shawn S. Groth known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Shawn S. Groth performs imaging including review by radiologist of image to guide opening of digestive tract, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Shawn S. Groth's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Shawn S. Groth. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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