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
- Primary practice
-
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304000
(713) 792-2340
fax (713) 745-0105 - Mailing address
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Po Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.