Russell Brink, D.O.
NPI 1780978171 · Nephrology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Russell Brink, D.O. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1780978171).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780978171
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- P0702 (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
15 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
1,496 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 293 | $117 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 287 | $15 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 244 | $72 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 147 | $316 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 133 | $58 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 117 | 41 |
| Furosemide | 90 | 37 |
| Losartan Potassium | 81 | 33 |
| Carvedilol | 78 | 31 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 75 | 24 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 67 | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 56 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$818 across 38 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
- 2011-06-03
- Last updated
- 2019-03-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Russell Brink's NPI number?
- Russell Brink's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780978171, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Russell Brink's specialty?
- Russell Brink is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Russell Brink located?
- Russell Brink's practice location on file with NPPES is 7777 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074-1802.
- What is Russell Brink's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Russell Brink is (713) 270-4545.
- Does Russell Brink accept Medicare?
- Russell Brink is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Russell Brink's NPI active?
- Yes — Russell Brink's NPI (1780978171) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-03-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.