Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Tamara Saunders, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1649590654
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 81.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5656 Kelley St # 3Os62008
Houston, TX 770261967
(713) 566-5098
fax (713) 566-4583

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 19, 2021
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #Q4275 · Michigan #4301096159

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649590654. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$193
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 1 $112.53
Kerecis Limited 2 $37.43
Molli Surgical (US) INC 1 $24.06
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $19.37

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$193

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
14
Patients
13
Total drug cost
$18
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tramadol Hcl Generic 14 13 $18

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Tamara Saunders's medical specialty?
Dr. Tamara Saunders practices Surgery Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Tamara Saunders practice?
Dr. Tamara Saunders practices at 5656 Kelley St # 3Os62008, Houston, TX 770261967. Office phone: 7135665098.
What is Dr. Tamara Saunders's NPI?
Dr. Tamara Saunders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649590654, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Tamara Saunders accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Tamara Saunders accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.