Michael Berkoben, M.D.
NPI 1821171067 · Nephrology Physician · Durham, NC
Michael Berkoben, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1821171067).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821171067
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 36653 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
95 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 52 | $67 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 30 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 13 | $113 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $67–$113 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 80 | 22 |
| Chlorthalidone | 70 | 21 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 31 | — |
| Carvedilol | 26 | — |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 24 | — |
| Prednisone | 24 | — |
| Lisinopril | 21 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-23
- Last updated
- 2008-04-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Berkoben's NPI number?
- Michael Berkoben's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821171067, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Berkoben's specialty?
- Michael Berkoben is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Berkoben located?
- Michael Berkoben's practice location on file with NPPES is Duke University Medical Ctr, Durham, NC 27710-0001.
- What is Michael Berkoben's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Berkoben is (919) 620-4467.
- Is Michael Berkoben's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Berkoben's NPI (1821171067) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-04-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.