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DR. SARA WATERS M.D.
NPI 1457645210
Hospitalist in Houston, TX

Q: What is Sara Waters's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Waters is 1457645210. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2011. The provider is also known as Dr. Sara Waters M.D..

Q: What is Sara Waters's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Waters was last updated on August 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 days 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.

Active since June 08, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

95.43/100

CMS Quality Rating

1635 NORTH LOOP W, HOUSTON, TX 77008(713) 867-2066 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 13, 2026, Sep 25, 2024, Nov 28, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Sara Waters M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SARA WATERS M.D. (NPI 1457645210) is an individual hospitalist provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (R3004) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System, and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457645210

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. SARA WATERSCredential: M.D.

Location Address1635 NORTH LOOP WHouston, TX 77008-1532

Mailing Address930 Frostwood Dr Ste 2.200Houston, TX 77024-2450 · (713) 867-2066

Phone(713) 867-2066

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of MedicineGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateJune 8, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 13, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1457645210 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · R3004

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License R3004 (TX)

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License R3004 (TX)

1635 NORTH LOOP W, Houston, TX 77008

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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Sara Waters M.d.

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16565 Fannin St, MGJ9-002Houston, TX 77030-2703 · Phone (713) 441-1577

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Oscar Insurance Company.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

Dr. Sara Waters 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 ID4385910363

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180223001832

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 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.

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.

99 services65 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.

41 services41 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

31 services27 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

28 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Memorial Hermann Hospital System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450184

Location1635 North Loop WestHouston, TX 77008 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Humble, TX

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450684

Location18951 Memorial NorthHumble, TX 77338 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77008 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

$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.

95.43/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

84.84

Promoting Interoperability

99.81

Improvement Activities

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

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