JOHN SAUNDERS MD
NPI 1245501618
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Houston, TX

Active since January 18, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.05/100
CMS Quality Rating
7550 OFFICE CITY DR, HOUSTON, TX 77012(713) 495-3700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About John Saunders Md NPPES

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

JOHN SAUNDERS MD (NPI 1245501618) is an individual psychiatry provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q3286) and active in the NPI registry since January 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harris Health System, and maintains a secondary practice location in Pittsburgh.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245501618
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameJOHN SAUNDERSCredential: MD
Location Address7550 OFFICE CITY DRHouston, TX 77012-4115
Mailing Address1977 Butler Blvd Ste E4.400Houston, TX 77030-4101 · (713) 798-3830
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJanuary 18, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 2025
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 4, 2025
NPI 1245501618 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses Licensed in TX · Q3286 Licensed in PA · MT199458
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
7550 OFFICE CITY DR, Houston, TX 77012

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13811 OHara StPittsburgh, PA 15213-2593 · Phone (412) 246-5992

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

John Saunders Md 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 ID2365762762
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150527001209
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.

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
29 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450289
Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77012 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
$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.

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.

84.05/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.49
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.39

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.

Pharmacist
7550 OFFICE CITY DR, PHARMACY
HOUSTON, TX 77012
Internal Medicine
7550 OFFICE CITY DR
HOUSTON, TX 77012
Family Medicine
7550 OFFICE CITY DR
HOUSTON, TX 77012
Family Medicine
7550 OFFICE CITY DR
HOUSTON, TX 77012
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
7550 OFFICE CITY DR
HOUSTON, TX 77012
Pharmacist (Ambulatory Care)
7550 OFFICE CITY DR
HOUSTON, TX 77012
Family Medicine
7550 OFFICE CITY DR
HOUSTON, TX 77012
Pharmacist
7550 OFFICE CITY DR
HOUSTON, TX 77012

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 John Saunders's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Saunders is 1245501618. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 18, 2012.

Where is John Saunders located?

John Saunders practices at 7550 Office City Dr, Houston, TX 77012. The listed phone number is (713) 495-3700.

What is John Saunders's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is John Saunders enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John 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 John Saunders accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list John 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 John Saunders affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Saunders is affiliated with Harris Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Saunders was last updated on February 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months 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.