ENT

Dr. Jaecel Oshay Shah, MD

Ear, nose and throat doctor in Houston, TX

Texas Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists4015 Interstate 45 NWillis, TX 77318(936) 539-4700Listed on Healthgrades
Texas Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists2255 E Mossy Oaks Rd Ste 400Spring, TX 77389(832) 678-8380Listed on Healthgrades and the NPI registry
Texas Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists20207 Chasewood Park Dr Ste 100Houston, TX 77070(832) 237-2227Listed on Medicare
1501 River Pointe Dr Ste 120Conroe, TX 77304(936) 539-4700Listed on the NPI registry

Practice: Texas Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists

NPI 1699020727 · NPI registry · University of Texas Medical School at Houston · graduated 2012

Patient experience

Healthgrades4.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings56 written reviews · latest Oct 2026Read the reviews on Healthgradeschecked Nov 2026

What reviews mention

Communication97% positive among mentions (32 mentions)
Wait time88% positive among mentions (8 mentions)
Staff and front office95% positive among mentions (22 mentions)
Explained treatment95% positive among mentions (19 mentions)

MedBridge analysis of 55 reviews on Healthgrades · checked Nov 2026. We count what reviewers say about each topic and never copy their words.

Accepting new patients, according to Healthgrades (checked Nov 2026). Call the office to confirm.

Board certification

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery · American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Source: Listed on Healthgrades · checked Nov 2026

Procedure experience

Allergy skin testing: 2,530 times for Medicare patientsMore than 80% of Houston ENTs who do this
Allergy shots (immunotherapy): 536 times for Medicare patientsMore than 70% of Houston ENTs who do this
Nasal endoscopy (camera exam of the nose): 511 times for Medicare patientsMore than 90% of Houston ENTs who do this
Voice box exam (camera exam of the throat): 129 times for Medicare patientsMore than 80% of Houston ENTs who do this
Ear wax removal: 54 times for Medicare patients
Balloon sinus dilation: 37 times for Medicare patients
Turbinate reduction: 33 times for Medicare patientsMore than 70% of Houston ENTs who do this
Sinus surgery (endoscopic): 14 times for Medicare patients
Septoplasty (straightening the nasal wall): 11 times for Medicare patients

Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, 2024. Medicare patients only; CMS hides counts under 11 · checked Nov 2026

Hospitals

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital · 5 of 5 CMS stars
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital · 5 of 5 CMS stars
Memorial Hermann Hospital System · 3 of 5 CMS stars
St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital · 3 of 5 CMS stars
Aspire Hospital · Not rated by CMS

Source: CMS Facility Affiliation and Hospital General Information · checked Nov 2026

Texas medical license

License R1870 · Active · expires Feb 2028

Disciplinary status: None

Source: Texas Medical Board · checked Nov 2026

Medicare quality score

95.8 out of 100 (reported by the doctor's group)

Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2024 · checked Nov 2026

Payments from drug and device companies (2025)

$1,533 across 28 payments

Hologic Sales and Service, LLC: $434
Neurent Medical Limited: $399
Spirair, Inc.: $340

Many of these payments are small, such as meals. A payment does not mean wrongdoing.

Source: CMS Open Payments, 2025 · checked Nov 2026

Insurance

Plans in the insurers’ own directories

Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, CHIP and Marketplace plans from public directories run by the insurers. Employer plans are not listed here yet.

Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan · 1 plan

Marketplace (ACA)

Ambetter Marketplace plansNetwork: Exchange TXLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan last updated these listings Sep 26, 2026.

Source: Ambetter provider directory (Centene) · checked Nov 2026

Humana · 13 plans

Medicare Advantage

Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H5216-358 (PPO)Network: Group Medicare PPO+, Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H7617-035 (PPO)Network: Group Medicare PPO+, Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP)Network: Group Medicare PPO+, Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)Network: Group Medicare PPO+, Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Humana USAA Honor Giveback with Rx (PPO)Network: Group Medicare PPO+, Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Humana Value Choice H7617-057 (PPO)Network: Group Medicare PPO+, Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
HumanaChoice H0473-005 (PPO)Network: Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
HumanaChoice H5216-042 (PPO)Network: Group Medicare PPO+, Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
HumanaChoice H5216-043 (PPO)Network: Group Medicare PPO+, Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
HumanaChoice H7617-059 (PPO)Network: Group Medicare PPO+, Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
HumanaChoice R4182-001 (Regional PPO)Network: Group Medicare PPO+, Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
HumanaChoice R4182-003 (Regional PPO)Network: Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
HumanaChoice R4182-004 (Regional PPO)Network: Group Medicare PPO+, Medicare PPOLast checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Humana last updated these listings Oct 30, 2026.

Source: Humana provider directory · checked Oct 2026

Superior HealthPlan · 7 plans

Medicaid and CHIP

CHIPNetwork: TX CHIPLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
CHIP PerinateNetwork: TX CHIP PerinateLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
CHIP, rural service areaNetwork: TX CHIP RSALast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
STARNetwork: TX Star MedicaidLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
STAR Health (foster care)Network: TX Star Health Foster CareLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
STAR KidsNetwork: TX STAR KIDSLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
STAR+PLUSNetwork: TX Star PlusLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Superior HealthPlan last updated these listings Sep 27, 2026.

Source: Superior HealthPlan provider directory (Centene) · checked Nov 2026

UnitedHealthcare · 16 plans

Medicare Advantage

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0006 (PPO)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0009 (HMO-POS)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0015 (HMO-POS)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-001P (HMO-POS)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-4P (HMO-POS)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-31 (PPO)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01 (HMO-POS)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA05 (PPO)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
UHC Complete Care Support TX-1A (Regional PPO C-SNP)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
UHC Complete Care TX-29 (Regional PPO C-SNP)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
UHC Complete Care TX-2P (HMO-POS C-SNP)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
UHC Dual Complete TX-D01P (HMO-POS D-SNP)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
UHC Dual Complete TX-S001 (Regional PPO D-SNP)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
UHC Dual Complete TX-V01P (HMO-POS D-SNP)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
UHC Medicare Advantage TX-0030 (Regional PPO)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
UHC Nursing Home Plan TX-F001 (PPO I-SNP)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Source: UnitedHealthcare provider directory · checked Oct 2026

Wellcare · 2 plans

Medicare Advantage

Wellcare Medicare Advantage plansNetwork: MAPD TX, Medicare TXLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Wellcare special needs plans (SNP)Network: TX SNP, TX SNP Non - AIPLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Wellcare last updated these listings Sep 27, 2026.

Source: Wellcare provider directory (Centene) · checked Nov 2026

Insurance companies listed on Healthgrades

Listed on Healthgrades, confirm with the office.

AetnaOpen Choice PPO, Managed Choice (Open Access) POS, Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO, Signature Administrators PPO, Aetna HMO, Choice Plus POS II, Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of TexasBlue Choice, Blue Essentials HMO
Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlueCard PPO
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShieldHealthyBlue Advantage
CignaCigna HMO, Cigna PPO, Open Access Plus
UnitedHealthCareNavigate HMO, Navigate Plus POS, Choice Plus POS, Options PPO

Source: Listed on Healthgrades, confirm with the office · checked Nov 2026

Where this doctor practices

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