1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Texas
  4. Houston
  5. Internal Medicine
  6. NPI Profile

DR. SARA INES TAVERAS ALAM M.D.
NPI 1184989527
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Houston, TX

Active since July 11, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
6400 FANNIN ST, SUITE 2900, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 704-3961(713) 704-6914 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 5, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 5, 2023, Sep 22, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Sara Ines Taveras Alam M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SARA INES TAVERAS ALAM M.D. (NPI 1184989527) is an individual hematology & oncology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (R7611) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184989527
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0003X
Provider Legal NameDR. SARA INES TAVERAS ALAMCredential: M.D.
Location Address6400 FANNIN ST, SUITE 2900Houston, TX 77030
Mailing Address6410 Fannin St Ste 722Houston, TX 77030-5205
Phone(713) 704-3961
Fax(713) 704-6914
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJuly 11, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateApril 5, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 5, 2023
✔ NPI 1184989527 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0003X
License✔ Licensed in TX · R7611
Definition
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
6400 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030
Open in Google Maps ↗

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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Sara Ines Taveras Alam M.d. 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 ID7012295884
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230605000711
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Sara Taveras Alam reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ut Physicians
0.1 mi
Anesthesiology
6410 FANNIN ST, 1500
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3,111 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033157821 (832) 325-7325

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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
55 services20 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
31 services14 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450068
Location6411 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris 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
$176.98 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

82.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.23
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.5

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.

TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER DENTAL
Dentist (General Practice)
6400 FANNIN ST, SUITE 2040
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 795-0608
ARWA MOHAMMED ABDULBASET ELGAMAL
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
6400 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 704-4000
SCOTT JAMES RYAN MD
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
6400 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 486-5100
KRISTIN WHANGER PACINI PA
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
6400 FANNIN ST, 1700
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 486-1800
DR. RANA OMAR AFIFI MD
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
6400 FANNIN ST, SUITE NUMBER 2850
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 486-5100
DR. MICHAEL S SWEENEY M.D.,
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
6400 FANNIN ST, STE 3000
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 790-0841
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Orthopaedic Surgery
6400 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1620
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 740-2200
TARA L WEGRYN MD PA
Specialist
6400 FANNIN ST, SUITE 2295
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 791-9778

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 Sara Taveras Alam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Taveras Alam is 1184989527. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 11, 2012.

Where is Sara Taveras Alam located?

Sara Taveras Alam practices at 6400 Fannin St Suite 2900, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 704-3961.

What is Sara Taveras Alam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RH0003X.

Is Sara Taveras Alam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Taveras Alam 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Sara Taveras Alam's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sara Taveras Alam reassigns Medicare benefits to Ut Physicians (Houston, TX). The 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 Sara Taveras Alam's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sara Taveras Alam 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 Sara Taveras Alam 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 Sara Taveras Alam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sara Taveras Alam is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Taveras Alam was last updated on April 5, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.