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Dr. Saraswathi Karri, MD
Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Anesthesiology Physician · Houston, TX
- NPI 1477680130
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 93.5 / 100 · 2023
- 32 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1500 Citywest Blvd Ste 300
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 620-4000 - Mailing address
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Po Box 840853
Dallas, TX 752840853
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 8, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207L00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Texas #P4467 · Ohio #35088927
- Medicaid (3)
- TX #308157203 · TX #308157204 · OH #2721228
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477680130. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
166
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$16,797
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36620 |
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin | 37 | 34 | $44 | |
01844 |
Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt | 26 | 25 | $171 | |
01922 |
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy | 24 | 23 | $95 | |
00537 |
Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity | 19 | 19 | $212 | |
93312 |
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report | 19 | 19 | $105 | |
93325 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function | 16 | 16 | $3 | |
93320 |
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers | 14 | 14 | $17 | |
01924 |
Anesthesia for x-ray on arteries | 11 | 11 | $193 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 281 peers in Houston Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$155
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abiomed | 1 | $136.79 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $18.23 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Saraswathi Karri's medical specialty?
Dr. Saraswathi Karri practices Anesthesiology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Saraswathi Karri practice?
Dr. Saraswathi Karri practices at 1500 Citywest Blvd Ste 300, Houston, TX 77042. Office phone: 7136204000.
What is Dr. Saraswathi Karri's NPI?
Dr. Saraswathi Karri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477680130, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Saraswathi Karri accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Saraswathi Karri accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Saraswathi Karri commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620); Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt (HCPCS 01844); Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy (HCPCS 01922). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.