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DR. SARAH ELIZABETH STAYER M.D.
NPI 1245673755
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since April 15, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
72.52/100
CMS Quality Rating
1515 HOLCOMBE BOULEVARD, UNIT 008, DEP. OF PALLIATIVE CARE AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 745-0427(713) 792-6092 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 13, 2025, Sep 21, 2017, Sep 2, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Stayer M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SARAH ELIZABETH STAYER M.D. (NPI 1245673755) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (R4105) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245673755
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. SARAH ELIZABETH STAYERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1515 HOLCOMBE BOULEVARD, UNIT 008, DEP. OF PALLIATIVE CARE AND REHABILITATION MEDICINEHouston, TX 77030-4000
Mailing Address1500 Red River Street, Dep. Of Medicine, Div. Of Palliative CareAustin, TX 78701 · (512) 324-7000
Phone(713) 745-0427
Fax(713) 792-6092
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateApril 15, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 13, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 10, 2025
✔ NPI 1245673755 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in TX · R4105
Definition

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

1515 HOLCOMBE BOULEVARD, UNIT 008, Houston, TX 77030
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit.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

Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Stayer 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 ID4981929783
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171024001396
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 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.

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
35 services21 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
19 services12 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450056
Location1201 W 38th StAustin, TX 78705 · Travis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450124
Location601 E 15th StreetAustin, TX 78701 · Travis County

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.

72.52/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality61.27
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost47.12

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 Sarah Stayer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sarah Stayer is 1245673755. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 15, 2013.

Where is Sarah Stayer located?

Sarah Stayer practices at 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 008 Dep. Of Palliative Care And Rehabilitation Medicine, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 745-0427.

What is Sarah Stayer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Sarah Stayer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sarah Stayer 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 Sarah Stayer accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit list Sarah Stayer 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 Sarah Stayer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sarah Stayer is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin and Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sarah Stayer was last updated on February 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.