Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Karr, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1689958613
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1500 Citywest Blvd, Ste. 300
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 620-4000
fax (713) 458-4229
Mailing address
Po Box 840853
Dallas, TX 752840853

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 25, 2020
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #AP121427

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689958613. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
123
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$14,054
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 48 48 $107
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 38 36 $112
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 13 13 $130
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 13 13 $152
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 11 11 $88

In context: peer comparison

Among 306 peers in Houston Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 3.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$30
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 2 $29.62

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$30

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Karr's medical specialty?
Dr. James Karr practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. James Karr practice?
Dr. James Karr practices at 1500 Citywest Blvd, Houston, TX 77042. Office phone: 7136204000.
What is Dr. James Karr's NPI?
Dr. James Karr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689958613, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Karr accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Karr accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Karr commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00813). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.