Doctor Profile

Nephrology · Nephrology

Cristian D. Cipleu

MD · Nephrology
3000 N IH
35 SUITE 635
Austin, TX 78705
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 32+ Years Practicing
502
Medicare Patients / yr
14
Procedures Billed
32
Years Practicing
4
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Cipleu

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Texas, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Cipleu is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 78705, TX — the Nephrology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (512) 320-1500 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Cipleu Does

Dr. Cipleu served 502 Medicare patients across 1,114 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's similar to the average Nephrology in Texas (572 patients across 778 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) (90970)25611
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)18499
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)13725
Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) (90966)12528
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)9466

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Cipleu billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Cipleu is affiliated with 4 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 4 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Ascension Seton Northwest

Austin, TX
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Ascension Seton Williamson

Round Rock, TX
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

North Austin Medical Center

Austin, TX
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Round Rock Medical Center

Round Rock, TX
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Cipleu practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Cipleu offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 3000 N IH, 35 SUITE 635, Austin, TX 78705
Phone: (512) 320-1500

Area Safety Grade

C-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

21 min

Average commute time in this zip · 44% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

72.6443

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Nephrology Doctors near 78705, TX

If Dr. Cipleu isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest nephrology doctors near 78705, TX:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Mohamed H. RamadanNephrology283<1 mi
Hwarang S. HanNephrology141.1 mi
Michelle LubetzkyNephrology1.1 mi
Brian K. LeeNephrology121.1 mi
Amsalu ErkoNephrology7261.3 mi
Mark S. RosenNephrology5281.3 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Cipleu takes three steps:

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Cristian D. Cipleu: Common Questions

Does Dr. Cipleu accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Cipleu is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Cipleu depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 78705, TX →
Where is Dr. Cipleu's office?
Dr. Cipleu practices at 3000 N IH, 35 SUITE 635, Austin, TX 78705. Phone: (512) 320-1500.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Cipleu accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (512) 320-1500 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 78705, TX to see available options.
Does Dr. Cipleu offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Cipleu as offering telehealth. Call the office at (512) 320-1500 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Cipleu?
Dr. Cipleu graduated in 1994 and has been practicing for approximately 32 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Cipleu treated 502 Medicare patients across 14 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Cipleu is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (512) 320-1500 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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