TAMARA LYNN LEMMONS CRNA
NPI 1457403040
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Houston, TX

Active since January 17, 2007Accepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300, HOUSTON, TX 77042(713) 620-4000(713) 458-4229 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 1, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 1, 2019, Feb 13, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Tamara Lynn Lemmons Crna NPPES

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

TAMARA LYNN LEMMONS CRNA (NPI 1457403040) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP113882) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457403040
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameTAMARA LYNN LEMMONSCredential: CRNA
Location Address1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300Houston, TX 77042-2300
Mailing AddressPo Box 840853Dallas, TX 75284-0853 · (972) 233-1999 · Fax (972) 233-3666
Fax(713) 458-4229
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJanuary 17, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 1, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1457403040 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · AP113882
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.
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, Houston, TX 77042

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid172163102TX
OtherP00236889Railroad Medicare
Other85010UTX · Blue Cross Provider Id
Medicaid172163101 01TX

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Tamara Lynn Lemmons 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 ID5193763142
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050420000523

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Tamara Lemmons reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
  • 3,804 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 2

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 for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
33 services33 patients
Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214
Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Houston Methodist West Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670077
Location18500 Katy FreewayHouston, TX 77094 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77042 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.

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.

93.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

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
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 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
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Anesthesiology
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 Tamara Lemmons's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tamara Lemmons is 1457403040. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 17, 2007.

Where is Tamara Lemmons located?

Tamara Lemmons practices at 1500 Citywest Blvd Ste. 300, Houston, TX 77042. The listed phone number is (713) 620-4000.

What is Tamara Lemmons's specialty?

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

Is Tamara Lemmons enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tamara Lemmons 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 Tamara Lemmons's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tamara Lemmons reassigns Medicare benefits to U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A., (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 Tamara Lemmons's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Tamara Lemmons accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Tamara Lemmons 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 Tamara Lemmons affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tamara Lemmons is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tamara Lemmons was last updated on November 1, 2019. 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.