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SARA POLITO M.D.
NPI 1972038487
Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since April 23, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
89.55/100
CMS Quality Rating
6431 FANNIN ST, SUITE JJL 431, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 500-7878(713) 500-0758 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 18, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 18, 2020, Apr 23, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Sara Polito M.d. NPPES

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

SARA POLITO M.D. (NPI 1972038487) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Georgia (86360) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Emory Decatur Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972038487
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameSARA POLITOCredential: M.D.
Location Address6431 FANNIN ST, SUITE JJL 431Houston, TX 77030-1501
Mailing Address6431 Fannin St, Suite Jjl 431Houston, TX 77030-1501 · (713) 500-7878 · Fax (713) 500-0758
Phone(713) 500-7878
Fax(713) 500-0758
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateApril 23, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 18, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 18, 2020
✔ NPI 1972038487 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 86360
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
6431 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include 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

Sara Polito 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 ID4486078474
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200723001303
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 5

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
131 services130 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
128 services122 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.
69 services68 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
34 services32 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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Emory Decatur Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Decatur, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110076
Location2701 N Decatur RoadDecatur, GA 30033 · De Kalb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Emory Hillandale Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lithonia, GA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110226
Location2801 Dekalb Medical ParkwayLithonia, GA 30058 · De Kalb County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$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.

89.55/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70.45
Improvement Activities40
Cost100

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. STUART MASON FRASER M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
6431 FANNIN ST, MSB 3.151
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-5800
AMY ROSSI MD
Emergency Medicine
6431 FANNIN ST, JJL 431
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-7882
MATTHEW KHOA NGUYEN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6431 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-6113
MARY WAYNE PELTIER MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6431 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-5010
HANNA MAVRIC DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6431 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-7882
DR. DAVIDE CATTANO MD
Anesthesiology
6431 FANNIN ST, MSB 5.020
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-6235
MICHAEL ANTHONY HOLZMAN
Orthopaedic Surgery
6431 FANNIN ST, SUITE JJL 310
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-5154
SHUBHANGI MEHRA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6431 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-0798

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 Sara Polito's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Polito is 1972038487. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 23, 2017.

Where is Sara Polito located?

Sara Polito practices at 6431 Fannin St Suite Jjl 431, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 500-7878.

What is Sara Polito's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Sara Polito enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Polito 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 Sara Polito accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Sara Polito 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 Sara Polito affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sara Polito is affiliated with Emory Decatur Hospital and Emory Hillandale Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Polito was last updated on September 18, 2020. 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.