Quick answers
- Does Yochai Birnbaum accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Yochai Birnbaum accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Yochai Birnbaum see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,526 Original Medicare patients and 2,522 services for Yochai Birnbaum. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Yochai Birnbaum's NPI number?
- 1114086931. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Yochai Birnbaum, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,526 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,522 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)1,635 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)232 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)180 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)171 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)82 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease57%
- Arthritis48%
- Heart failure45%
- Atrial fibrillation44%
Hospitals where Yochai Birnbaum works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Yochai Birnbaum at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Baylor St. Luke's Medical CenterHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450193
- CHI St. Luke's Health BrazosportLake Jackson, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450072
- Houston Methodist HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450358
- Matagorda Regional Medical CenterBay City, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450465
Practice locations
Addresses where Yochai Birnbaum is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1919 Old Spanish TrlHouston, TX 77054
- 2 Greenway Plz, Suite 900Houston, TX 77046
- 6624 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030 (713) 529‑5530
- 6624 Fannin St, Fl 20Houston, TX 77030 (713) 798‑7700
- 6720 Bertner AveHouston, TX 77030
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Yochai Birnbaum as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Baylor College of Medicine1,240 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Texas →
Other cardiologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Baylor College of Medicine
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1114086931 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians