KIDNEY ASSOCIATES, PLLC
NPI 1023146560
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Houston, TX

Active since February 28, 2007CLIA Certified · 3 labs
6560 FANNIN ST STE 1730, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 795-5511(713) 795-4627 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 30, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 30, 2022, Jul 21, 2022, Feb 4, 2022 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2018).

About Kidney Associates, Pllc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KIDNEY ASSOCIATES, PLLC (NPI 1023146560) is a healthcare organization registered as a nephrology in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. The organization holds 3 active CLIA laboratory certificates, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and lists Stephen Zale Fadem, Chief M.d., as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023146560
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Legal Business NameKIDNEY ASSOCIATES, PLLC
Location Address6560 FANNIN ST STE 1730Houston, TX 77030-2735
Mailing AddressPo Box 300970Houston, TX 77230-0970 · (713) 795-5511 · Fax (713) 795-4627
Fax(713) 795-4627
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialStephen Zale FademChief M.d. · (713) 795-5511
Enumeration DateFebruary 28, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 30, 20227 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 26, 2022
NPI 1023146560 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
6560 FANNIN ST STE 1730, Houston, TX 77030

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11250 Creek Way Dr Ste 200Sugar Land, TX 77478-3399 · Phone (281) 265-6564 · Fax (281) 265-8299
Location 210970 Shadow Creek Pkwy Ste 220Pearland, TX 77584-0102 · Phone (281) 265-6564 · Fax (281) 265-8299
Location 31631 North Loop W Ste 640Houston, TX 77008-1598 · Phone (713) 795-5511 · Fax (713) 795-4627

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid092271803TX

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 3

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 45D2150920

Kidney Associates, PLLC · Pearland, TX
Active · expires Jul 5, 2028
CLIA Number45D2150920
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJuly 6, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 5, 2028
Laboratory DirectorStephen Fadem
Laboratory Phone(713) 795-5511
Laboratory LocationKidney Associates, PLLC10970 Shadow Creek Pkwy Suite 220, Pearland, TX 77584
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 45D1048676

Kidney Associates PLLC · Houston, TX
Active · expires Dec 6, 2027
CLIA Number45D1048676
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateDecember 7, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 6, 2027
Laboratory DirectorStephen Z. Fadem
Laboratory Phone(713) 795-5511
Laboratory LocationKidney Associates PLLC6560 Fannin St, Suite 1730, Houston, TX 77030
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 45D2072726

Kidney Associates PLLC · Sugar Land, TX
Active · expires Feb 3, 2028
CLIA Number45D2072726
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 4, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 3, 2028
Laboratory DirectorWasae Tabibi
Laboratory Phone(713) 691-0107
Laboratory LocationKidney Associates PLLC1250 Creekway Drive Suite 200, Sugar Land, TX 77478
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6560 FANNIN ST STE 1730
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6560 FANNIN ST STE 1730
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6560 FANNIN ST STE 1730
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6560 FANNIN ST STE 1730
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6560 FANNIN ST STE 1730
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6560 FANNIN ST STE 1730
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
6560 FANNIN ST STE 1730
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6560 FANNIN ST STE 1730
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kidney Associates, PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kidney Associates, PLLC is 1023146560. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 28, 2007.

Where is Kidney Associates, PLLC located?

Kidney Associates, PLLC is located at 6560 Fannin St Ste 1730, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 795-5511.

What is Kidney Associates, PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Does Kidney Associates, PLLC hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 3 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

What insurance does Kidney Associates, PLLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 2 other insurers list Kidney Associates, PLLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kidney Associates, PLLC was last updated on October 30, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.