Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Dr. Ruth Lachar Wintz, MD

Individual provider Nephrology Physician · NPI 1891728168

Dr. Ruth Lachar Wintz, MD is a Nephrology in Houston, Texas. Graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1997, 29 years ago. Practices with Kidney Associates, PLLC, an 8-clinician group, accepts Medicare assignment and offers telehealth. Licensed in California and Texas.

Years since qualifying
29
Trained at
Baylor College of Medicine
Licensed in
CA, TX
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
2
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MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

6560 Fannin St Ste 1730
Houston, TX 77030-2735
Phone: (713) 795-5511
Fax: (713) 795-4627
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Specialties & licences

Nephrology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207RN0300X · Licence M5587 (TX)
Nephrology Physician Taxonomy 207RN0300X · Licence A67579 (CA)

Record details

NPI number1891728168
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJuly 9, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJuly 21, 2022
Certification dateJuly 21, 2022

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyNEPHROLOGY
Also practisesINTERNAL MEDICINE
Medical schoolBAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1997 (29 years in practice)
Group practice Kidney Associates, Pllc — 8 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
TelehealthOffers telehealth services

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