ELAINE Y LI MD
NPI 1154344463
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Active since July 26, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300, HOUSTON, TX 77042(972) 233-1999 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Elaine Y Li Md NPPES

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

ELAINE Y LI MD (NPI 1154344463) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L5022) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154344463
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameELAINE Y LICredential: MD
Location Address1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300Houston, TX 77042-2549
Mailing AddressPo Box 840853 Suite 200Dallas, TX 75284-4817 · (972) 715-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 2020
NPPES CertifiedJuly 14, 2020
✔ NPI 1154344463 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L5022
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300, Houston, TX 77042

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12411 Fountain View Dr, Suite 200Houston, TX 77057-4817 · Phone (713) 620-4000

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid159571201TX
Medicaid159571209TX
Other8CH928TX · Bcbs
Medicaid159571207TX

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Elaine Y Li Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Elaine Li reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
2500 WILCREST DR STE 300-3481
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 89 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2013 MCDUFFIE ST
Houston, TX 77019
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
25230 KINSLAND BLVD, STE 102
Katy, TX 77494
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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 procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
39 services39 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
36 services36 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
21 services21 patients
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.
19 services19 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Anesthesiologist Assistant
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

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 Elaine Li's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elaine Li is 1154344463. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 26, 2006.

Where is Elaine Li located?

Elaine Li practices at 1500 Citywest Blvd Ste 300, Houston, TX 77042. The listed phone number is (972) 233-1999.

What is Elaine Li's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Elaine Li enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elaine Li is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Elaine Li's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Elaine Li reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Xenon Medical Of Texas PLLC (Houston, TX), Bios Anesthesia PLLC (Houston, TX) and MD Gastroenterology Anesthesia Services, PLLC (Katy, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Elaine Li's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Elaine Li accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Elaine Li 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elaine Li was last updated on July 14, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.