John R. Foringer, M.D.
NPI 1053339564ActiveIndividual· Internal Medicine, Nephrology· Houston, TX
Internal Medicine, Nephrology (M.D.) in Houston, Texas, trained at University of Texas Medical School at Houston (class of 1996). Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $7,315 for 89 claims, against $4,670 paid for services in 2024. Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. was the largest of 3 companies reporting payments in 2025, $10,263 in all, mostly speaking and faculty fees.
Overview
| NPI | 1053339564 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | M.D. |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| NPI issued | Jul 17, 2006 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Dec 4, 2007 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine, Nephrology Primary | 207RN0300X | K4687 | TX |
| Internal Medicine | 207R00000X | K4687 | TX |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Nephrology (TX) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 19 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 54 across 12 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $4,670 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 89 · 200 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 18 |
| Total drug cost | $7,315 |
| Generic share | 93% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | University of Texas Medical School at Houston |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 |
| Medicare specialty | Nephrology |
Medical group
- Ut PhysiciansHouston, TX · 1,765 clinicians
Hospital affiliation
- Harris HealthHouston, TX
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$10,263 · 10 payments from 3 companies
- 2024$19,298 · 11 payments from 1 company
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | $10,122 | 5 |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | $119.86 | 4 |
| Abbvie Inc. | $21.25 | 1 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program$9,782 · 3 payments
- Food and Beverage$262.97 · 6 payments
- Travel and Lodging$217.83 · 1 payment
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records
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