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DR. TARA LIZBETH PAULOSE THOMAS MD
NPI 1497071377
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Active since April 16, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
6720 BERTNER AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77030(832) 355-2666 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 27, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 6, 2022, Jul 24, 2020, Feb 14, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Tara Lizbeth Paulose Thomas Md NPPES

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

DR. TARA LIZBETH PAULOSE THOMAS MD (NPI 1497071377) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q1262) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497071377
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. TARA LIZBETH PAULOSE THOMASCredential: MD
Location Address6720 BERTNER AVEHouston, TX 77030-2604
Mailing Address6501 Fannin St Ste Nc114Houston, TX 77030-2703 · (713) 798-7356
Phone(832) 355-2666
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York Medical CollegeGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateApril 16, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 27, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 27, 2025
✔ NPI 1497071377 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · Q1262
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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
6720 BERTNER AVE, Houston, TX 77030
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 17200 Cambridge St Fl 10Houston, TX 77030-4202 · Phone (713) 798-1750 ext. 2 · Fax (713) 798-4693
Location 21500 Citywest Blvd, Ste. 300Houston, TX 77042-2300 · Phone (713) 620-4000 · Fax (713) 458-4229

Other Identifiers 2

Other8EU327TX · Bcbs
Medicaid344191701TX

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Tara Lizbeth Paulose Thomas 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 ID8123345683
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150320000651
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Baylor College Of Medicine
0.8 mi
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 10
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,554 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881026664 (713) 798-0000

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 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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
28 services28 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
27 services27 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450193
Location6720 Bertner Ave, Ste Mc1-266Houston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services

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.

DR. ARCHANA VARGHEESE RAGHAVAN M.D.
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-2666
NEAL SAVJANI M.D.
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-1000
DR. BRIAN S CHINAI DO
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-2666
MIR TAJAMMUL HUSSAIN MD
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-2666
DR. ALIREZA PARHIZGAR M.D.
Internal Medicine
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-2222
NEKIA MARIE STEWART CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-2666
CAITLYN MARIE KOHAKE
Anesthesiologist Assistant
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (823) 355-2666
XOCHITL B. SANCHEZ M.D.
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-1750

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 Tara Thomas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tara Thomas is 1497071377. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2010.

Where is Tara Thomas located?

Tara Thomas practices at 6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 355-2666.

What is Tara Thomas's specialty?

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

Is Tara Thomas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tara Thomas 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 Tara Thomas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tara Thomas reassigns Medicare benefits to Baylor College Of Medicine (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 Tara Thomas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Tara Thomas accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Tara Thomas 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 Tara Thomas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tara Thomas is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tara Thomas was last updated on September 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.