Active NPI 1508102542 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Sarah Lopez

Physician Assistant • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Sarah Lopez is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2012, Sarah Lopez delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6445 MAIN ST STE 2500.

Sarah Lopez maintains professional affiliations with Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians, Tmh Physician Associates Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6445 Main St Ste 2500

Houston, TX 770301502

Telephone 7133637948

Fax 7137902058

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Houston, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

14 Yrs +2.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 11.1 Yrs

State Avg: 13.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1817 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (11140 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

17.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

87.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lopez (14 Years) 14 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (11.1 Years) 11.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	11,760	132	$0.67	$0.13
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	8,220	93	$20.10	$6.56
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	800	11	$94.41	$17.38
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	247	166	$396.05	$63.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	105	68	$212.00	$77.71
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	87	69	$125.53	$34.56
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	60	31	$16.00	$6.33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	58	$314.00	$109.64
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	37	36	$2311.20	$179.80
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	26	26	$2163.60	$180.27
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	25	25	$146.00	$40.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	3,020	41	$20.10	$6.60
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	672	11	$35.00	$9.36
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	576	12	$94.41	$16.72
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	250	93	$16.00	$7.73
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	172	116	$392.73	$62.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	89	85	$314.00	$110.08
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	75	59	$130.43	$35.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	40	37	$212.00	$77.92
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	37	36	$2311.20	$175.85
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	31	29	$146.00	$40.75
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	26	26	$2163.60	$179.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	234	141	$209.19	$64.30
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	222	83	$267.00	$131.03
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	144	141	$4349.48	$180.33
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	140	24	$4.00	$1.14
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	130	129	$4586.17	$178.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	59	54	$129.78	$79.66
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	45	35	$171.45	$41.45
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	43	18	$16.00	$7.33
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	29	28	$170.37	$41.90
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	28	27	$142.90	$36.45
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	13	13	$1170.00	$811.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	11	$215.33	$112.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	218	90	$304.85	$134.97
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	182	108	$211.81	$66.34
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	167	161	$4708.59	$182.96
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	137	130	$4702.67	$181.65
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	108	19	$4.44	$1.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	47	45	$113.00	$80.61
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	35	29	$164.84	$39.95
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	26	22	$158.73	$41.45
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	17	17	$137.10	$35.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	147	138	$5008.36	$195.72
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	122	119	$5014.56	$194.98
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	120	24	$5.18	$1.49
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	118	75	$175.42	$62.07
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	116	49	$498.05	$142.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	73	67	$166.00	$95.15
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	70	68	$109.49	$39.55
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	61	50	$139.22	$38.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	42	41	$120.55	$65.29
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	31	28	$82.94	$34.31
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$167.00	$94.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	89	67	$349.16	$58.87
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	89	31	$16.00	$5.93
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	87	72	$124.84	$32.10
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	59	53	$138.67	$37.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	51	49	$194.53	$63.24
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	50	50	$4354.68	$193.58
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	44	44	$4525.33	$188.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$244.11	$94.07
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	21	11	$507.78	$142.76
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$270.13	$93.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	163	130	$129.48	$31.03
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	90	55	$410.04	$57.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	83	77	$212.19	$62.95
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	76	59	$146.00	$35.80
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	60	21	$16.00	$6.24
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	45	17	$602.00	$143.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$314.00	$92.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$306.76	$92.96
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	15	15	$2311.20	$190.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	51	43	$126.12	$30.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	36	$216.54	$62.11
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	18	18	$146.00	$35.47
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	14	14	$9336.75	$182.35
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	12	11	$517.33	$58.41

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-05-24

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License TX PA08108

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License WI 3893-023

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1508102542 (WI)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

6445 Main St, Houston, TX 770301502

Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians

6445 Main St, Houston, TX 770301502

Phone: 7134413150

Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians

6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770302703

Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians

5505 W Loop S, Houston, TX 770812206

Phone: 7134419000

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

6445 Main St Opc, Houston, TX 770301502

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

6565 Fannin St Main, Houston, TX 770302703

Phone: 7134410428

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

7575 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 770631777

Phone: 7132669955

Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians

6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770302703

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770302703

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

9 Associated Practitioners

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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)

Tyler Fiebrich , PA-C

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Jessica Miller , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Dr. Karim Shafi , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

12 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location May 24, 2024

Registered at 6445 MAIN ST STE 2500, HOUSTON, TX 770301502 (Tel: 7133637948)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 24, 2024

Registered at 6445 MAIN ST STE 2500, HOUSTON, TX 770301502 (Tel: 7133637948)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 24, 2024

Recorded as SARAH LOPEZ

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Updated Practice Location October 15, 2019

Registered at 10496 KATY FWY STE 101, HOUSTON, TX 77043 (Tel: 3465717500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 15, 2019

Registered at 10496 KATY FWY STE 101, HOUSTON, TX 770435269 (Tel: 3465717500)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 15, 2019

Physician Assistant (License #3893-023 in WI)

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NPI Profile Active November 15, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 15, 2016

Registered at 2801 W KINNICKINNIC RIVER PKWY, 345, MILWAUKEE, WI 532153669 (Tel: 4146497900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 15, 2016

Registered at 2801 W KINNICKINNIC RIVER PKWY, 345, MILWAUKEE, WI 532153669 (Tel: 4146497900)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 15, 2016

Recorded as SARAH FARNIA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 15, 2016

Physician Assistant (License #3893-023 in WI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 19, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1508102542

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: December 19, 2012

Last Update: May 24, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

6445 Main St Ste 2500

Houston, TX 770301502

Phone: 7133637948

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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