Doctor profile · Federal record

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

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

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$155

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.