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Pulmonary Disease

Kyathanahally M. Dinesh-Chandra, MD

Works at hospitals in Tuscaloosa, AL · Fayette, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Kyathanahally M. Dinesh-Chandra, MD is a pulmonologist at 701 University Blvd E, Suite 711, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. Phone: (205) 345-2255. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kyathanahally M. Dinesh-Chandra had 596 Original Medicare patients and 3,848 services. NPI 1003943556. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kyathanahally M. Dinesh-Chandra, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Kyathanahally M. Dinesh-Chandra accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kyathanahally M. Dinesh-Chandra accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Kyathanahally M. Dinesh-Chandra see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 596 Original Medicare patients and 3,848 services for Kyathanahally M. Dinesh-Chandra. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kyathanahally M. Dinesh-Chandra's NPI number?
1003943556. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Kyathanahally M. Dinesh-Chandra, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients596
Services billed to Medicare3,848
Different services or procedures41
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)886 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)880 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)452 services
  4. Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (94060)336 services
  5. Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (94729)179 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • COPD63%
  • Arthritis61%
  • Diabetes49%
  • Heart failure47%

Hospitals where Kyathanahally M. Dinesh-Chandra works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kyathanahally M. Dinesh-Chandra at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • DCH Regional Medical CenterTuscaloosa, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010092
  • Fayette Medical CenterFayette, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010045

Practice locations

Addresses where Kyathanahally M. Dinesh-Chandra is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kyathanahally M. Dinesh-Chandra as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Tuscaloosa Lung and Sleep Consultants, PC5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pulmonologists in Tuscaloosa

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tuscaloosa, AL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Tuscaloosa Lung and Sleep Consultants, PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1003943556
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians