# Michael M Strauss, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/michael-strauss-md-1962781781
NPI: 1962781781
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Michael M Strauss, MD is a nephrology based in Houston, TX with NPI 1962781781.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Nephrology
- Secondary specialties: INTERNAL MEDICINE
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Graduation year: 2008
- NPI: 1962781781 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1962781781))

## Practice and contact

- Address: 1631 N Loop W, Houston, TX, 770081548
- Phone: (713) 864-6100

## Insurance accepted (7 networks)

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

- [HCSC: BCBS Texas](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-texas) — 25 plans
- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 11 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 7 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Michael M Strauss, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1962781781).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 16 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $480.

Largest disclosed payer: Lilly USA, LLC ($110 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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