Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Biruh Workeneh, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1245339928
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304000
(713) 792-2340
fax (713) 745-0105
Mailing address
Po Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 30, 2020
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #NO565 · California #A91837
Medicaid (2)
TX #194494410 · TX #194494409

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245339928. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
513
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$67,830
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 294 128 $120
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 66 66 $176
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 40 37 $98
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 37 17 $217
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 34 22 $72
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 29 29 $184
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 13 13 $98

In context: peer comparison

Among 76 peers in Houston Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 140. This provider delivers 3.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$9,188
Transactions
48
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, INC. 6 $4,338.32
Amgen INC. 9 $2,704.56
Genzyme Corporation 7 $632.03
Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. 4 $261.94
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 4 $191.77
Travere Therapeutics, INC. 3 $171.54
Ardelyx, INC. 1 $124.40
Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. 1 $124.38
Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. 3 $122.13
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 4 $113.73
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $111.85
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $90.23
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $47.28
Baxter Healthcare 2 $41.10
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $30.51

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$4,070
Food and Beverage
$2,908
Consulting Fee
$2,000
Education
$210

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
217
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$61,531
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prosol (Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1) Brand 54 0 $8,343
Clinisol (Parenteral Amino Acid 15% No.5) Brand 52 0 $8,834
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 25 0 $600
Auryxia (Ferric Citrate) Brand 20 0 $27,956
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 19 0 $15,341
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 18 0 $221
Furosemide Generic 15 0 $152
Carvedilol Generic 14 0 $85

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Biruh Workeneh's medical specialty?
Dr. Biruh Workeneh practices Nephrology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Biruh Workeneh practice?
Dr. Biruh Workeneh practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304000. Office phone: 7137922340.
What is Dr. Biruh Workeneh's NPI?
Dr. Biruh Workeneh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245339928, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Biruh Workeneh accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Biruh Workeneh accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Biruh Workeneh commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.