Quick answers
- Does Freemu K. Varghese accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Freemu K. Varghese 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 Freemu K. Varghese see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 39 Original Medicare patients and 84,840 services for Freemu K. Varghese. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Freemu K. Varghese's NPI number?
- 1467438614. 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 Freemu K. Varghese, 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 | 39 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 84,840 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 81 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use) (Q0138)81,600 services
- Injection, pegloticase, 1 mg (J2507)584 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg (J2919)582 services
- Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen (76700)170 services
- Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (76536)169 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%
- Diabetes75%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Stroke or mini-stroke69%
- Arthritis49%
Practice locations
Addresses where Freemu K. Varghese is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1200 Binz St, Suite 100Houston, TX 77004 (713) 797‑9191
- 1200 Binz St, Suite 1110Houston, TX 77004 (713) 797‑9191
- 1811 Southmore BlvdHouston, TX 77004 (713) 797‑9191
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Freemu K. Varghese as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Phoenix Diagnostic Enterprises PLLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Phoenix Diagnostic Enterprises PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1467438614 |
| 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
- 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