Specialty Directory
Nephrology in NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX
Federal CMS data for 5 nephrology providers practicing in NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
5
Providers
Median industry payments
$1,199
5
Nephrology Providers
in NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX
$1,199
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
893
Median Medicare Services
fee-for-service claims
How to read this directory: Providers are listed by Medicare service volume, which reflects only
Medicare fee-for-service patients (typically 65+). This does not represent total practice volume.
Industry payments span multiple years and payment types — they are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing.
Nephrology includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Nephrology Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARIKH, DIPEN M.D. | 4,660 | 364 | Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) | $1,199 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (63%) | Very High |
| KANNAEGANTI, PRASAD MD | 1,377 | 599 | Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity | $6,145 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| EPSTEIN, IRA DO | 893 | 365 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $9,897 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (99%) | Very High |
| KALU, VICTOR M.D. | 254 | 68 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $85 (2021-2023) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| GAPUZ, KRISTINE MD | — | — | — | $523 (2022-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Moderate |
Note: Nephrology encompasses multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
Differences in payment amounts and procedure volumes may reflect subspecialty focus
rather than practice quality. Consider viewing individual profiles for full context.
By Practice Pattern
Nephrology encompasses multiple practice patterns. Comparing providers within the same pattern provides more meaningful context.
Clinical Cardiology (3)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| KANNAEGANTI, PRASAD | 1,377 | $6,145 |
| EPSTEIN, IRA | 893 | $9,897 |
| KALU, VICTOR | 254 | $85 |
Mixed Practice (1)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| PARIKH, DIPEN | 4,660 | $1,199 |
General Practice (1)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| GAPUZ, KRISTINE | 0 | $523 |