TAMARA ELLIS SAUNDERS MD
NPI 1649590654
Surgery in Houston, TX

Q: What is Tamara Saunders's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tamara Saunders is 1649590654. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2010.

Q: What is Tamara Saunders's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tamara Saunders was last updated on August 19, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since June 02, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

82.38/100

CMS Quality Rating

5656 KELLEY ST # 3OS62008, HOUSTON, TX 77026(713) 566-5098(713) 566-4583 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 19, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

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About Tamara Ellis Saunders Md NPPES

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

TAMARA ELLIS SAUNDERS MD (NPI 1649590654) is an individual surgery provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q4275) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harris Health System, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649590654

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameTAMARA ELLIS SAUNDERSCredential: MD

Location Address5656 KELLEY ST # 3OS62008Houston, TX 77026-1967

Mailing Address5656 Kelley St # 3os62008Houston, TX 77026-1967 · (713) 566-5098 · Fax (713) 566-4583

Phone(713) 566-5098

Fax(713) 566-4583

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005

Enumeration DateJune 2, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 19, 2021

NPPES CertifiedAugust 19, 2021

✔ NPI 1649590654 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · Q4275✔ Licensed in MI · 4301096159

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

5656 KELLEY ST # 3OS62008, Houston, TX 77026

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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

Tamara Ellis Saunders 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 ID2668667734

PECOS Enrollment IDI20150825004090

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number450289

Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Katy, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450847

Location23900 Katy FreewayKaty, TX 77494 · Fort Bend County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77026 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

$90.40 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99203

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.

82.38/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

79.23

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

58.5

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 Saunders's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tamara Saunders is 1649590654. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2010.

Where is Tamara Saunders located?

Tamara Saunders practices at 5656 Kelley St # 3os62008, Houston, TX 77026. The listed phone number is (713) 566-5098.

What is Tamara Saunders's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Tamara Saunders enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tamara Saunders 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 Tamara Saunders accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Tamara Saunders 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 Saunders affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tamara Saunders is affiliated with Harris Health System and Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tamara Saunders was last updated on August 19, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.