Quick answers
- Does Nandish K. Thukral accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nandish K. Thukral 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 Nandish K. Thukral see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,111 Original Medicare patients and 2,905 services for Nandish K. Thukral. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nandish K. Thukral's NPI number?
- 1053506774. 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 Nandish K. Thukral, 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 patients | 1,111 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,905 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)606 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)436 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)376 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)355 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)203 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%
- Ischemic heart disease66%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes47%
- Chronic kidney disease45%
Hospitals where Nandish K. Thukral works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nandish K. Thukral 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.
- Baptist Medical CenterSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450058
- Methodist HospitalSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450388
- Methodist Hospital Hill CountryFredericksburg, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450604
Practice locations
Addresses where Nandish K. Thukral is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4411 Medical Dr, Suite 120San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 614‑5400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nandish K. Thukral as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cardiology Clinic of San Antonio, PLLC126 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other interventional cardiologists in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cardiology Clinic of San Antonio, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053506774 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians