Kenneth Berliner, M.D.
NPI 1881683803 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Berliner, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1881683803).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881683803
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- K3682 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Nabumetone | 74 | 37 |
| Methocarbamol | 57 | 39 |
| Methylprednisolone | 42 | 39 |
| Meloxicam | 35 | 19 |
| Celecoxib | 33 | 20 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 21 | 12 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 16 | — |
| Baclofen | 15 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$51 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
- 2005-10-21
- Last updated
- 2014-01-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Berliner's NPI number?
- Kenneth Berliner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881683803, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Berliner's specialty?
- Kenneth Berliner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Berliner located?
- Kenneth Berliner's practice location on file with NPPES is 4710 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77007-2204.
- What is Kenneth Berliner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Berliner is (713) 936-5735.
- Does Kenneth Berliner accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Berliner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Berliner's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Berliner's NPI (1881683803) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-01-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.