Dr. Lazaro Cherem, MD
7015 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX 77054 • +1-831-555-2262
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2012)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1245419241 • CBSA 26420 • Nephrology
Dr. Lazaro Cherem, MD (NPI #1245419241) practices Nephrology in Houston, TX (77054) with sub-specialty concentration in 18 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 1,226 annual CMS services across 230 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a mid-cohort balanced caseload (43.59th Houston percentile) (-0.33σ vs TX state mean, 27.25th statewide percentile).
Among 4 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Cherem (averaging 5.3 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management) represents 48% of tracked volume (588 encounters), paired with 90960 (270x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Lazaro Cherem in Houston (77054) face an estimated $212.00 initial evaluation fee at 7015 Almeda Rd (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 18-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.68/5 from 14 verified reports).
Spanning 14 years of clinical practice following 2012 graduation from medical training, Dr. Lazaro Cherem integrates 18 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Houston metro patients.
Compared against Houston, TX Nephrology peers
1,226 annual services across 230 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Nephrology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management | 588 | 43.59th | $226 – $310 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 270 | 43.59th | $452 – $619 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 221 | 42.59th | $330 – $452 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 147 | 48.59th | $311 – $426 |
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Dr. Lazaro Cherem, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Cherem National Provider Identifier | NPI #1245419241 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77054) |
| Dr. Cherem Houston CMS Volume Rank | 43.59th Pct (1,226 CMS svcs; Z -0.333σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $212.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Houston, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $212.00 avg paid • 18 min lobby wait | 14 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.68/5 Listening • 4.63/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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