Sudheer Sankar, MD
NPI 1578748448 · Nephrology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sudheer Sankar, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1578748448).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578748448
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- N4620 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
18 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
839 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 35 Minutes99232 | 252 | $78 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 158 | $344 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 157 | $286 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 129 | $71 |
| Dialysis Services, Per Day, Less Than Full Month Service (20 Years Or Older)90970 | 78 | $9 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 73 | 29 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 40 | 16 |
| Furosemide | 30 | 19 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 29 | 13 |
| Ferric Citratebrand: Auryxia | 21 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 21 | — |
| Patiromer Calcium Sorbitexbrand: Veltassa | 21 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$160 across 2 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
- 2008-01-09
- Last updated
- 2015-08-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sudheer Sankar's NPI number?
- Sudheer Sankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578748448, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sudheer Sankar's specialty?
- Sudheer Sankar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sudheer Sankar located?
- Sudheer Sankar's practice location on file with NPPES is 7737 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074-1807.
- What is Sudheer Sankar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sudheer Sankar is (713) 484-7000.
- Does Sudheer Sankar accept Medicare?
- Sudheer Sankar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sudheer Sankar's NPI active?
- Yes — Sudheer Sankar's NPI (1578748448) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.