Physician Profile
Freemu K. Varghese, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Varghese
Freemu K. Varghese, M.D. practices nephrology in Houston, TX. According to Medicare claims data, Freemu cared for 627 Medicare patients across 84,831 services. The services billed most often include injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use), injection, pegloticase, 1 mg, and injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (713) 797-9191
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1200 BINZ ST STE 700
Houston, TX 77004
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
84,831 services · 627 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76700 |
170 | Too few peers to compare |
| Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis | Imaging | 76856 |
169 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
169 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan of chest | Imaging | 76604 |
167 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection of drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96374 |
169 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
169 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | Treatment | 93306 |
167 | Too few peers to compare |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, additional sequential infusion, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96367 |
142 | Too few peers to compare |
| Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function | Treatment | 95923 |
87 | Too few peers to compare |
| Testing of autonomic nervous system function and heart rate response to deep breathing | Treatment | 95921 |
87 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other kidney specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other kidney specialists in Houston 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Freemu K. Varghese?
Freemu K. Varghese is a kidney specialist in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
What is Freemu K. Varghese's address?
Freemu K. Varghese is listed at 1200 Binz St Ste 700, Houston, TX 77004. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Freemu K. Varghese?
The number on file is (713) 797-9191. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Freemu K. Varghese's NPI number?
Freemu K. Varghese's National Provider Identifier is 1467438614. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Freemu K. Varghese train?
Freemu K. Varghese attended Other, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Freemu K. Varghese been practicing?
Freemu K. Varghese has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Freemu K. Varghese perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Freemu K. Varghese performs imaging including complete ultrasound scan of abdomen and complete ultrasound scan of pelvis; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance into vein and ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Freemu K. Varghese confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Freemu K. Varghese. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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