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DR. DONALD TALLACKSON M.D.
NPI 1689777625
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Active since September 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300, HOUSTON, TX 77042(713) 620-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 3, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 3, 2021, Aug 13, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Donald Tallackson M.d. NPPES

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

DR. DONALD TALLACKSON M.D. (NPI 1689777625) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (J5919) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Dallas.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689777625
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DONALD TALLACKSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300Houston, TX 77042-2549
Mailing AddressP O B 840853 Ste 200Dallas, TX 75284-4817 · (972) 233-1999 · Fax (972) 233-3666
Phone(713) 620-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateSeptember 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 3, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 3, 2021
✔ NPI 1689777625 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · J5919
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.
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300, Houston, TX 77042
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16606 Lbj Fwy Ste 200Dallas, TX 75240-6524 · Phone (972) 715-5000 · Fax (972) 715-9976

Other Identifiers 4

Other0039ENTX · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicaid1305062-05TX
Other8AG300TX · Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Texas
Medicaid130506207TX

Accepted Insurance

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

Dr. Donald Tallackson 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 ID6901888635
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040614001675
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 Donald Tallackson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A.,
Same address
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
NPI 1548208564 (877) 361-1809

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 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.
12 services12 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450068
Location6411 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450610
Location921 GessnerHouston, TX 77024 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

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.

EDITHA A FLEMMING CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
JAMES NAST TRAHAN AA
Anesthesiologist Assistant
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
ALYSSA CIRILO ESTILL CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
RUSHI DILIP BRAHMBHATT CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-0000
LAUREN KATE NIKOLICH CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (972) 715-5000
DOMINIQUE H NGUYEN MD
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
DARLENE MARIE DOBSON
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
ERIN R DEPEW CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (972) 233-1999

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 Donald Tallackson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Donald Tallackson is 1689777625. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 6, 2006.

Where is Donald Tallackson located?

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

What is Donald Tallackson's specialty?

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

Is Donald Tallackson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Donald Tallackson 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 Donald Tallackson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Donald Tallackson 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 Donald Tallackson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Donald Tallackson accept?

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

According to CMS data, Donald Tallackson is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital and Houston Methodist West Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Donald Tallackson was last updated on December 3, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.