Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Lazaro Cherem, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Houston, TX
- NPI 1245419241
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 53 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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7015 Almeda RD
Houston, TX 770542101
(713) 799-2900
fax (713) 791-1028
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 11, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1973 — 53 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #L0079
- Medicaid
- TX #039179903
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245419241. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,163
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$189,949
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 508 | 173 | $178 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 173 | 40 | $116 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 150 | 63 | $80 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 115 | 15 | $356 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 70 | 19 | $72 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 60 | 42 | $173 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 38 | 38 | $219 | |
G2212 |
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or | 38 | 16 | $30 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 11 | 11 | $130 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 76 peers in this city , average services per provider: 140. This provider delivers 8.3× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,601
Transactions
72
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 15 | $236.15 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 8 | $179.16 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. | 7 | $178.08 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 7 | $155.16 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 4 | $133.54 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, Inc. | 5 | $114.37 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 6 | $112.81 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 4 | $80.56 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 4 | $74.49 | |
| OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 4 | $70.12 | |
| Renalytix AI, Inc. | 2 | $49.49 | |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $34.64 | |
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 1 | $34.64 | |
| Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $30.09 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 1 | $24.95 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,301
Patients
383
Total drug cost
$596,480
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 396 | 109 | $508,637 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 123 | 32 | $5,280 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 116 | 37 | $2,016 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 110 | 35 | $1,530 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 63 | 17 | $651 |
| Nifedipine Er (Nifedipine) | Brand | 63 | 16 | $3,535 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 62 | 21 | $951 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 57 | 29 | $505 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 52 | 14 | $755 |
| Kerendia (Finerenone) | Brand | 50 | 15 | $62,069 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Lazaro Cherem's medical specialty?
Dr. Lazaro Cherem practices Nephrology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Lazaro Cherem practice?
Dr. Lazaro Cherem practices at 7015 Almeda RD, Houston, TX 770542101. Office phone: 7137992900.
What is Dr. Lazaro Cherem's NPI?
Dr. Lazaro Cherem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245419241, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lazaro Cherem accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lazaro Cherem accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lazaro Cherem commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.