Quick answers
- Does Alvaro Orjuela accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alvaro Orjuela 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 Alvaro Orjuela see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 17 Original Medicare patients and 55 services for Alvaro Orjuela. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alvaro Orjuela's NPI number?
- 1922272236. 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 Alvaro Orjuela, 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 | 17 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 55 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
Hospitals where Alvaro Orjuela works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alvaro Orjuela at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TX · Children's Hospital · CCN 453304
Practice locations
Addresses where Alvaro Orjuela is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6701 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030 (832) 824‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alvaro Orjuela as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas Childrens Physician Group671 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas Childrens Physician Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922272236 |
| 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
- 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