Melinda Karam, CRNA
NPI 1023385002 · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Karam, CRNA is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1023385002).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023385002
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP121130 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
30 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Upper Urinary Tubes Or Removal of Kidney for Transplant00862 | 19 | $224 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 11 | $44 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $44–$224 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-11-19
- Last updated
- 2025-08-19
- Certified
- 2025-08-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Karam's NPI number?
- Melinda Karam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023385002, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Karam's specialty?
- Melinda Karam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Karam located?
- Melinda Karam's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4000.
- What is Melinda Karam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Karam is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Melinda Karam accept Medicare?
- Melinda Karam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Karam's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Karam's NPI (1023385002) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.