2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1427511930 M.D.
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NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
98
Medicare Part D claims · 23 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$230.09
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 98 claims across 23 beneficiaries — 26% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $230.09 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D. filed 98 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/11/2019

NPI 1427511930

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

98 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Nephrology Physician share within Missouri

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nephrology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nephrology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1427511930. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1201 S GRAND BLVD, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63104, with a listed phone of (314) 257-8000. NPI 1427511930 was issued on 04/11/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOUJEIJ most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 98 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 23 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1201 S GRAND BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104

Provider Details

NPI 1427511930
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/11/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SSM HEALTH CARE GROUP
SAINT LOUIS, MO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$230

Largest payer

Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D. — brand share 26.0%
Specialty average (est.)

26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 98 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

98
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
23
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
171
Total Day Supply
5,017
Brand vs Generic
26% brand / 74% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$13K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Furosemide
12
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nephrology Physician Overview

How NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D.'s 98 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Missouri

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HOUJEIJ.

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D.'s specialty?
NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Credentials: M.D..
How much does NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D. wrote 98 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 23 beneficiaries.
Where is NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D. located?
NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D. is located at 1201 S GRAND BLVD, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63104. Phone: (314) 257-8000.
What is NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D.'s NPI number?
NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427511930, issued on 04/11/2019.
Does NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D.'s prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Jardiance. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D. accept Medicare?
NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 98 Part D claims and 23 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D.'s credentials?
NOURHAN HOUJEIJ, M.D.'s NPI is 1427511930 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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