Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alak Ray, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1700891009
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1631 North Loop W, #460
Houston, TX 770081500
(713) 864-6100
fax (713) 864-1755
Mailing address
1631 North Loop West, Ste. 460
Houston, TX 770081500

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 12, 2010
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #G7868
Medicaid
TX #098667107

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1700891009. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,099
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$126,206
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
90970 Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) 610 19 $10
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 189 33 $356
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 79 37 $121
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 73 25 $296
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 41 16 $217
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 35 30 $176
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 33 19 $80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 22 12 $92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 17 11 $129

In context: peer comparison

Among 76 peers in Houston Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 140. This provider delivers 7.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$367
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ardelyx, INC. 3 $75.42
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 2 $57.92
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. 2 $54.30
Amgen INC. 2 $49.26
Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. 2 $44.93
Akebia Therapeutics INC 1 $26.10
Novo Nordisk INC 1 $24.08
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. 1 $20.83
Vifor Pharma, INC. 1 $14.19

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$367

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
316
Patients
65
Total drug cost
$142,145
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Procrit (Epoetin Alfa) Brand 43 14 $47,691
Furosemide Generic 42 13 $175
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 33 15 $35,462
Clonidine Hcl Generic 30 11 $568
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Brand 20 0 $15,188
Losartan Potassium Generic 20 0 $213
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 17 0 $158
Sevelamer Carbonate Generic 16 0 $3,305
Veltassa (Patiromer Calcium Sorbitex) Brand 16 0 $25,296
Calcium Acetate Generic 14 0 $432

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Alak Ray's medical specialty?
Dr. Alak Ray practices Nephrology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Alak Ray practice?
Dr. Alak Ray practices at 1631 North Loop W, Houston, TX 770081500. Office phone: 7138646100.
What is Dr. Alak Ray's NPI?
Dr. Alak Ray's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700891009, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alak Ray accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alak Ray accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alak Ray commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Dialysis services (HCPCS 90970); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.