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Dr. Rajesh Rethnam, MD., FCCP.
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Houston, TX
- NPI 1275634289
- Accepts Medicare
- 28 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1800 W 26Th St Ste 200
Houston, TX 770081452
(888) 958-6463
fax (832) 529-6463
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 16, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0200X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Texas #N4033 · Texas #N 4033
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275634289. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
650
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$75,746
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 395 | 27 | $121 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 138 | 40 | $129 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 28 | 26 | $176 | |
94375 |
Test to measure rate of airflow | 17 | 17 | $37 | |
94664 |
Evaluation of use of breathing device | 16 | 16 | $17 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 16 | 15 | $57 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 15 | 15 | $169 | |
94727 |
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout | 13 | 13 | $44 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 12 | 11 | $31 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 46 peers in Houston Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 83. This provider delivers 7.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$805
Transactions
33
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mylan Specialty L.P. | 5 | $152.26 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 7 | $147.71 | |
| Pulmonx Corporation | 1 | $91.69 | |
| Amgen INC. | 5 | $88.40 | |
| Philips North America LLC | 3 | $54.09 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $49.55 | |
| Harmony Biosciences LLC | 1 | $35.61 | |
| Harmony Biosciences LLC | 1 | $29.60 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 1 | $28.66 | |
| Axsome Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $27.64 | |
| Shionogi INC | 2 | $26.40 | |
| Itamar Medical INC | 1 | $22.45 | |
| Tactile Systems Technology INC | 1 | $18.83 | |
| Idorsia Pharmaceuticals US INC | 1 | $17.25 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $15.20 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
560
Patients
188
Total drug cost
$239,836
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 94 | 45 | $98,346 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 80 | 33 | $3,133 |
| Topiramate | Generic | 40 | 17 | $351 |
| Roflumilast | Generic | 39 | 0 | $12,111 |
| Metformin Hcl ER (Metformin Hcl) | Brand | 37 | 18 | $505 |
| Ozempic (Semaglutide) | Brand | 33 | 0 | $38,121 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 33 | 22 | $140 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 32 | 11 | $17,322 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | Generic | 31 | 20 | $418 |
| Levalbuterol Hcl | Generic | 29 | 0 | $2,594 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Rajesh Rethnam's medical specialty?
Dr. Rajesh Rethnam practices Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Rajesh Rethnam practice?
Dr. Rajesh Rethnam practices at 1800 W 26Th St Ste 200, Houston, TX 770081452. Office phone: 8889586463.
What is Dr. Rajesh Rethnam's NPI?
Dr. Rajesh Rethnam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275634289, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rajesh Rethnam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rajesh Rethnam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rajesh Rethnam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.