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SOUTHWEST KIDNEY CARE, LLC
NPI 1730795501
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Albuquerque, NM

Active since September 17, 2020
5981 JEFFERSON ST NE STE A, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109(505) 370-9600(505) 355-0566 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 13, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 13, 2023, Nov 4, 2020, Sep 17, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Southwest Kidney Care, Llc NPPES

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

SOUTHWEST KIDNEY CARE, LLC (NPI 1730795501) is a healthcare organization registered as a nephrology in Albuquerque, New Mexico and active in the NPI registry since September 2020. The organization lists Biju Cherian, Treasurer/owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730795501
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Legal Business NameSOUTHWEST KIDNEY CARE, LLC
Location Address5981 JEFFERSON ST NE STE AAlbuquerque, NM 87109-3457
Mailing AddressPo Box 22566Santa Fe, NM 87502-2566 · (505) 370-9600 · Fax (505) 355-0566
Phone(505) 370-9600
Fax(505) 355-0566
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBiju CherianTreasurer/owner · (505) 370-9600
Enumeration DateSeptember 17, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 13, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 13, 2023
✔ NPI 1730795501 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.
5981 JEFFERSON ST NE STE A, Albuquerque, NM 87109
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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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Southwest Kidney Care, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

10

Medicare enrollment records show 10 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Southwest Kidney Care, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 8 practice at this address and 10 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 3

Nurse Practitioner5
Nephrology3
Internal Medicine2

Clinicians, nearest first (10)

Rajarshi Bhadra, MD
Nephrology
NPI 1801341755
5981 JEFFERSON ST NE STE A
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 370-9600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Biju Cherian, MD
Nephrology
NPI 1437195369
5981 JEFFERSON ST NE STE A
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 370-9600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Sunayna Gurnani
Internal Medicine
NPI 1992358717
5981 JEFFERSON ST NE STE A
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 370-9600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kathryn Whittaker, AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1396574380
5981 JEFFERSON ST NE STE A
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 370-9600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kaitlin Young, CNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1659222925
5981 JEFFERSON ST NE STE A
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 370-9600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Alicia Bruno, CNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1811172182
5981 JEFFERSON ST NE STE A
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 370-9600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kirby Gabrys, MD
Nephrology
NPI 1134141260
5981 JEFFERSON ST NE STE A
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 370-9600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jessica Knight, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1568645042
5981 JEFFERSON ST NE STE A
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 370-9600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Peggy Macasieb, APRN-FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1952047029
40 FIRST PLAZA CTR NW STE 62
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-4800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.6 mi
Christian Nehme, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1477049823
2400 UNSER BLVD SE STE 28200
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 370-9600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.4 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Southwest Kidney Care, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Southwest Kidney Care, LLC is 1730795501. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 17, 2020.

Where is Southwest Kidney Care, LLC located?

Southwest Kidney Care, LLC is located at 5981 Jefferson St NE Ste A, Albuquerque, NM 87109. The listed phone number is (505) 370-9600.

What is Southwest Kidney Care, LLC's specialty?

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

Is Southwest Kidney Care, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Southwest Kidney Care, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Southwest Kidney Care, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 10 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Southwest Kidney Care, LLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (5), Nephrology (3) and Internal Medicine (2). Of these, 8 practice at this address and 10 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Southwest Kidney Care, LLC was last updated on January 13, 2023. 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.