Lazaro Cherem, M.D.
NPI 1245419241ActiveIndividual· Internal Medicine, Nephrology· Houston, TX
Internal Medicine, Nephrology (M.D.) in Houston, Texas, licensed in TX, with an NPI issued in October 2007. Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $1,162,903 for 2,296 claims, against $129,590 paid for services in 2024. Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. was the largest of 22 companies reporting payments in 2025, $1,581 in all, mostly food and beverage. Lists Baylor St Lukes Medical Center and 1 other hospital as hospital affiliations.
Overview
| NPI | 1245419241 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | M.D. |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| NPI issued | Oct 26, 2007 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Certified by provider | Jul 11, 2022 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine, Nephrology Primary | 207RN0300X | L0079 | 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 | 230 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 1,226 across 18 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $129,590 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 2,296 · 5,676 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 263 |
| Total drug cost | $1,162,903 |
| Generic share | 65% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Graduation year | 1973 |
|---|---|
| Medicare specialty | Nephrology |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth |
Hospital affiliations
- Baylor St Lukes Medical CenterHouston, TX
- Houston Methodist HospitalHouston, TX
Other facilities
- Fkc Clutch CityDialysis facility · Houston, TX
- Fmc MeyerlandDialysis facility · Houston, TX
- Medical Center Kidney ClinicDialysis facility · Houston, TX
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$1,581 · 68 payments from 22 companies
- 2024$1,622 · 82 payments from 20 companies
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | $160.22 | 6 |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | $159.11 | 5 |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. | $140.78 | 5 |
| Ani Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | $121.88 | 6 |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | $119.80 | 6 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Food and Beverage$1,578 · 67 payments
- Education$2.38 · 1 payment
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records
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