MS. RICHON SAUNDERS DNP CRNA
NPI 1003342163
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Houston, TX

Q: What is Richon Saunders's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richon Saunders is 1003342163. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 11, 2017.

Q: What is Richon Saunders's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richon Saunders was last updated on April 1, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since May 11, 2017Accepts Medicare Assignment

6720 BERTNER AVE STE O520, HOUSTON, TX 77030(832) 355-2666 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 1, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 1, 2024, Oct 4, 2022, Jul 21, 2022 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Ms. Richon Saunders Dnp Crna NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MS. RICHON SAUNDERS DNP CRNA (NPI 1003342163) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP134504) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. She is affiliated with Touro Infirmary, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003342163

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy367500000X

Provider Legal NameMS. RICHON SAUNDERSCredential: DNP CRNA

Location Address6720 BERTNER AVE STE O520Houston, TX 77030-2604

Mailing Address1504 Taub LoopHouston, TX 77030-1608 · (138) 732-2900

Phone(832) 355-2666

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateMay 11, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateApril 1, 20246 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 1, 2024

✔ NPI 1003342163 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code367500000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · AP134504✔ Licensed in LA · 214809

Definition

(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.

Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 919145 (TX), 136236 (LA)

6720 BERTNER AVE STE O520, Houston, TX 77030

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · Phone (504) 842-3755

Location 24813 Virgilian StNew Orleans, LA 70126-3936 · Phone (504) 430-1493

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ms. Richon Saunders Dnp Crna is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID345511390

PECOS Enrollment IDI20191107000306, I20221018002171

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Touro Infirmary

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190046

Location1401 Foucher StreetNew Orleans, LA 70115 · Orleans County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Baton Rouge, LA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number190064

Location5000 Hennessy BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70808 · E. Baton Rouge County

Emergency services

Leonard J Chabert Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houma, LA

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number190183

Location1978 Industrial BlvdHouma, LA 70363 · Terrebonne County

Emergency services

Rochester General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, NY

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330125

Location1425 Portland AvenueRochester, NY 14621 · Monroe County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Unity Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, NY

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330226

Location1555 Long Pond RoadRochester, NY 14626 · Monroe County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$134.06 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$72.62 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DAVID BOULEE MPAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant

6720 BERTNER AVE STE O520
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (832) 355-2666

AMY WESTWICK BUTCHER

Physician Assistant

6720 BERTNER AVE STE O520
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (832) 355-2666

ALEXI ALENA KRAUSE CAA

Anesthesiologist Assistant

6720 BERTNER AVE STE O520
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (832) 355-2666

JONAS HAFKIN M.D.

Anesthesiology

6720 BERTNER AVE STE O520
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (832) 355-2666

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Richon Saunders's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richon Saunders is 1003342163. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 11, 2017.

Where is Richon Saunders located?

Richon Saunders practices at 6720 Bertner Ave Ste O520, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 355-2666.

What is Richon Saunders's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Richon Saunders enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richon Saunders is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Richon Saunders accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 5 other insurers list Richon Saunders as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Richon Saunders affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richon Saunders is affiliated with Touro Infirmary, Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, Leonard J Chabert Medical Center, Rochester General Hospital and Unity Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richon Saunders was last updated on April 1, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.