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Active NPI 1649590654 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Tamara Ellis Saunders , MD

Surgery • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Tamara Saunders, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2005, Dr. Saunders delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5656 KELLEY ST # 3OS62008.

Dr. Saunders is affiliated with Ut Physicians and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older, fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5656 Kelley St # 3os62008

Houston, TX 770261967

Telephone 7135665098
Fax 7135664583

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
21 Yrs +0.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.3 Yrs
State Avg: 25.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
376 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
12.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
88.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Saunders (21 Years) 21 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (20.3 Years) 20.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2019)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older
14 13 $2785.00 $324.03
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device
14 13 $92.00 $19.22

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-08-19
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX Q4275

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.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MI 4301096159

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ut Physicians

16100 S Fwy, Pearland, TX 775841895

Phone: 7134135000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 19, 2021

Registered at 5656 KELLEY ST # 3OS62008, HOUSTON, TX 770261967 (Tel: 7135665098)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 19, 2021

Registered at 5656 KELLEY ST # 3OS62008, HOUSTON, TX 770261967 (Tel: 7135665098)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 19, 2021

Surgery (License #Q4275 in TX)

NPI Profile Active June 02, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 02, 2010

Registered at 300 W WASHINGTON AVE, STE 350, JACKSON, MI 492012180 (Tel: 5177889677)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 02, 2010

Registered at PO BOX 67000, DEPARTMENT 272801, DETROIT, MI 482672728 (Tel: 5177889677)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 02, 2010

Recorded as TAMARA SAUNDERS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 02, 2010

Surgery (License #4301096159 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 02, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1649590654
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 02, 2010
Last Update: August 19, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

5656 Kelley St # 3os62008

Houston, TX 770261967

Phone: 7135665098

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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