Igor Cherches, M.D.
NPI 1942295522 · Neurology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Igor Cherches, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1942295522).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942295522
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J1074 (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
8,843 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, Each Additional Hour96366 | 3,997 | $20 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 1,468 | $62 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 1,154 | $95 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 534 | $178 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 332 | $127 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 50 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 659 | 151 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa Er | 420 | 92 |
| Rasagiline Mesylate | 326 | 59 |
| Pregabalin | 247 | 58 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 132 | 27 |
| Galantamine Hbrbrand: Galantamine Er | 127 | 30 |
| Pramipexole Di-Hclbrand: Pramipexole Dihydrochloride |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,697 across 200 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
- 2005-09-20
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Igor Cherches's NPI number?
- Igor Cherches's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942295522, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Igor Cherches's specialty?
- Igor Cherches is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Igor Cherches located?
- Igor Cherches's practice location on file with NPPES is 6655 Travis St Ste 600, Houston, TX 77030-1341.
- What is Igor Cherches's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Igor Cherches is (713) 795-0074.
- Does Igor Cherches accept Medicare?
- Igor Cherches is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Igor Cherches's NPI active?
- Yes — Igor Cherches's NPI (1942295522) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.