Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cristian Cipleu, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Austin, TX

  • NPI 1689617383
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3000 North Ih 35, Ste 635
Austin, TX 787051804
(512) 320-1500
fax (512) 320-1588
Mailing address
408 W 45Th St
Austin, TX 787513014

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 4, 2023
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #M1592
Medicaid
TX #174117503

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689617383. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,114
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$158,394
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
90970 Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) 256 11 $9
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 184 99 $78
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 137 25 $356
90966 Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) 125 28 $282
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 94 66 $129
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 83 66 $116
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 55 54 $170
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 38 23 $296
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 36 36 $12
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 28 28 $233

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in Austin Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 88. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$191
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 3 $94.82
Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $38.06
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 2 $30.22
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $14.49
Opko Pharmaceuticals, LLC 1 $13.32

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$191

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
817
Patients
230
Total drug cost
$122,101
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Losartan Potassium Generic 112 32 $1,244
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 103 29 $598
Calcitriol Generic 90 28 $2,516
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 60 15 $55,222
Sevelamer Carbonate Generic 57 23 $14,966
Allopurinol Generic 52 17 $832
Prednisone Generic 51 0 $526
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 49 18 $808
Lisinopril Generic 48 15 $352
Furosemide Generic 46 18 $376

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Cristian Cipleu's medical specialty?
Dr. Cristian Cipleu practices Nephrology Physician in Austin, TX.
Where does Dr. Cristian Cipleu practice?
Dr. Cristian Cipleu practices at 3000 North Ih 35, Austin, TX 787051804. Office phone: 5123201500.
What is Dr. Cristian Cipleu's NPI?
Dr. Cristian Cipleu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689617383, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cristian Cipleu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cristian Cipleu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cristian Cipleu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Dialysis services (HCPCS 90970); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.