Michael Strauss, M. D.
NPI 1962781781 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Strauss, M. D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1962781781).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962781781
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M. D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 31393 (PR)
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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
509 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 50 Minutes99233 | 281 | $119 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 122 | $214 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 62 | $173 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 44 | $113 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $113–$214 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 34 | 17 |
| Calcium Acetate | 32 | 14 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 28 | 15 |
| Losartan Potassium | 25 | 16 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 22 | — |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 21 | 11 |
| Metolazone | 21 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$673 across 20 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2225 Ponce By PassSuite 407Ponce, PR 00717-1321Phone: (787) 840-8686
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-08-10
- Last updated
- 2018-02-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Strauss's NPI number?
- Michael Strauss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962781781, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Strauss's specialty?
- Michael Strauss is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Strauss located?
- Michael Strauss's practice location on file with NPPES is 1631 North Loop W Ste 460, Houston, TX 77008-1548.
- What is Michael Strauss's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Strauss is (713) 864-6100.
- Does Michael Strauss accept Medicare?
- Michael Strauss is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Strauss's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Strauss's NPI (1962781781) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-02-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.