DR. RAFAEL CAMHI ESQUENAZI MD FACP FASN
NPI 1982609111
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Houston, TX

Active since June 15, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1140 WESTMONT DR, STE. 340, HOUSTON, TX 77015(713) 637-6320(713) 637-0735 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 8, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Rafael Camhi Esquenazi Md Facp Fasn NPPES

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

DR. RAFAEL CAMHI ESQUENAZI MD FACP FASN (NPI 1982609111) is an individual nephrology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (E7908) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1971).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982609111
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. RAFAEL CAMHI ESQUENAZICredential: MD FACP FASN
Location Address1140 WESTMONT DR, STE. 340Houston, TX 77015-4363
Mailing Address1140 Westmont Dr, Ste. 320Houston, TX 77015-4363 · (713) 637-6320 · Fax (713) 637-0735
Fax(713) 637-0735
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1971
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 8, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 8, 2021
NPI 1982609111 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License Licensed in TX · E7908
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.
1140 WESTMONT DR, Houston, TX 77015

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Rafael Camhi Esquenazi Md Facp Fasn is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3971504853
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100913000066
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960
Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.
352 services50 patients
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90961
Dialysis is a treatment that performs the function of healthy kidneys if they're not working properly. It removes waste and excess fluid from your blood. 2-3 physician visits per month are recommended for monitoring your health and adjusting your treatment as needed. This service is available for those aged 20 years and older.
32 services25 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77015 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
96%268 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
100%133 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%643 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
10%267 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
79%391 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
6%194 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 100% · 215 patients
97%215 patients
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 268 patients
0%268 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Respite Care (Respite Care, Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities)
1140 WESTMONT DR, SUITE 415
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Chiropractor
1140 WESTMONT DR, STE 547
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Chiropractor
1140 WESTMONT DR, 547
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Chiropractor
1140 WESTMONT DR, 547
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1140 WESTMONT DR, SUITE 320
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Family Medicine
1140 WESTMONT DR, STE 520
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1140 WESTMONT DR, SUITE 330
HOUSTON, TX 77015
General Acute Care Hospital
1140 WESTMONT DR, SUITE 505
HOUSTON, TX 77015

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 Rafael Esquenazi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rafael Esquenazi is 1982609111. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2005.

Where is Rafael Esquenazi located?

Rafael Esquenazi practices at 1140 Westmont Dr Ste. 340, Houston, TX 77015. The listed phone number is (713) 637-6320.

What is Rafael Esquenazi's specialty?

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

Is Rafael Esquenazi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rafael Esquenazi is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Rafael Esquenazi accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Rafael Esquenazi 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 Rafael Esquenazi was last updated on January 8, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.