Biruh Workeneh, MD
NPI 1245339928 · Nephrology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Biruh Workeneh, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1245339928).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245339928
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A91837 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
587 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 298 | $118 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 96 | $173 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 57 | $71 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 53 | $214 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 44 | $127 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 23 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1brand: Prosol | 54 |
| Parenteral Amino Acid 15% No.5brand: Clinisol | 51 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 34 |
| Carvedilol | 18 |
| Furosemide | 18 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 16 |
| Chlorthalidone | 14 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 14 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$9,188 across 52 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-21
- Last updated
- 2020-10-30
- Certified
- 2020-10-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Biruh Workeneh's NPI number?
- Biruh Workeneh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245339928, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Biruh Workeneh's specialty?
- Biruh Workeneh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Biruh Workeneh located?
- Biruh Workeneh's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4000.
- What is Biruh Workeneh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Biruh Workeneh is (713) 792-2340.
- Does Biruh Workeneh accept Medicare?
- Biruh Workeneh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Biruh Workeneh's NPI active?
- Yes — Biruh Workeneh's NPI (1245339928) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.