# Biju Cherian, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/biju-cherian-md-1437195369
NPI: 1437195369
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Biju Cherian, MD is a nephrology based in Albuquerque, NM practicing at Southwest Kidney Care, Llc with NPI 1437195369 and offers telehealth visits.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Nephrology
- Secondary specialties: INTERNAL MEDICINE
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 2003
- Telehealth: Yes
- NPI: 1437195369 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1437195369))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Southwest Kidney Care, Llc
- Address: 5981 Jefferson St Ne, Suite A, Albuquerque, NM, 871093457
- Phone: (505) 370-9600
- Group practice size: 9 members

## Insurance accepted (9 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 12 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 7 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 3 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 2 plans
- [HCSC: BCBS New Mexico](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-new-mexico) — 2 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Biju Cherian, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1437195369).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 12 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $248.

Largest disclosed payer: Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. ($75 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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