Bernardino Abaya, M.D.
NPI 1740262013 · Nephrology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bernardino Abaya, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1740262013).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740262013
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J2470 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
724 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 | 358 | $79 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 124 | $119 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 75 | $342 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 63 | $70 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 41 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 59 | 20 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 58 | 15 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 46 | 14 |
| Prednisone | 40 | — |
| Carvedilol | 33 | 11 |
| Famotidine | 30 | — |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 30 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$453 across 13 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
- 2005-11-14
- Last updated
- 2017-04-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bernardino Abaya's NPI number?
- Bernardino Abaya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740262013, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bernardino Abaya's specialty?
- Bernardino Abaya is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bernardino Abaya located?
- Bernardino Abaya's practice location on file with NPPES is 2517 Dorrington St, Houston, TX 77030-1928.
- What is Bernardino Abaya's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bernardino Abaya is (713) 383-7000.
- Does Bernardino Abaya accept Medicare?
- Bernardino Abaya is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bernardino Abaya's NPI active?
- Yes — Bernardino Abaya's NPI (1740262013) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-04-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.