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SARASWATHI V KARRI MD
NPI 1477680130
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Active since February 28, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
6565 FANNIN ST STE B452, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 441-3620(713) 790-2082 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 17, 2026, Aug 8, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Saraswathi V Karri Md NPPES

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

SARASWATHI V KARRI MD (NPI 1477680130) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P4467) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477680130
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameSARASWATHI V KARRICredential: MD
Location Address6565 FANNIN ST STE B452Houston, TX 77030-2703
Mailing Address6565 Fannin St Ste B452Houston, TX 77030-2703 · (713) 441-3620 · Fax (713) 790-2082
Phone(713) 441-3620
Fax(713) 790-2082
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateFebruary 28, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 17, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1477680130 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · P4467✔ Licensed in OH · 35088927
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
6565 FANNIN ST STE B452, Houston, TX 77030
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid308157203TX
Medicaid308157204TX
Medicaid2721228OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare.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

Saraswathi V Karri 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 ID4789787508
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121023000446
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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
25 services25 patients
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report 93312
This procedure, called a transesophageal echocardiogram, uses a small probe passed into your esophagus to capture detailed images of your heart. The report provides information about your heart's structure and function.
17 services17 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function 93325
An ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart. It shows the structure, movement, and blood flow within your heart. This helps assess the heart's health and function, including the valves and rate.
17 services17 patients
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers 93320
An ultrasound of your heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a test that uses sound waves to create detailed images of your heart. It helps doctors check the health of your heart's chambers, valves, and blood flow.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450358
Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sugar Land, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450820
Location16655 Southwest FreewaySugar Land, TX 77479 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

ELIZABETH MARIE KINDER APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
6565 FANNIN ST STE B452
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 441-3620
ANH TUAN NGUYEN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
6565 FANNIN ST STE B452
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 441-3620
JAMIE HAUERLAND
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
6565 FANNIN ST STE B452
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 441-3620
JIAN PAUL AZIMI-BOLOURIAN
Anesthesiology
6565 FANNIN ST STE B452
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 441-3620
KEVIN PATRICK SMITH RN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
6565 FANNIN ST STE B452
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 441-3620
JAMES CURTIS CARTER
Anesthesiology
6565 FANNIN ST STE B452
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 441-3620
RACHEL BEAUCHAMP HANFORD RN, MSN, ACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
6565 FANNIN ST STE B452
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 441-3620
ELIZABETH LEE HERRERA MD
Anesthesiology
6565 FANNIN ST STE B452
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 441-3620

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 Saraswathi Karri's NPI number?

The NPI number for Saraswathi Karri is 1477680130. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 28, 2007.

Where is Saraswathi Karri located?

Saraswathi Karri practices at 6565 Fannin St Ste B452, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 441-3620.

What is Saraswathi Karri's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Saraswathi Karri enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Saraswathi Karri 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 Saraswathi Karri accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Saraswathi Karri 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 Saraswathi Karri affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Saraswathi Karri is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Saraswathi Karri was last updated on July 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 34 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.