Quick answers
- Does Bravein Amalakuhan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bravein Amalakuhan 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 Bravein Amalakuhan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 613 Original Medicare patients and 2,949 services for Bravein Amalakuhan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bravein Amalakuhan's NPI number?
- 1053623512. 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 Bravein Amalakuhan, 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 | 613 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,949 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)1,003 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)582 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)268 services
- Critical care, each additional 30 minutes (99292)260 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)163 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 disease64%
- Heart failure59%
- Diabetes55%
- Chronic kidney disease51%
Hospitals where Bravein Amalakuhan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bravein Amalakuhan 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.
- Methodist HospitalSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450388
- Methodist Hospital AtascosaJourdanton, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450165
- 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 Bravein Amalakuhan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1434 E Sonterra Blvd, Suite 210San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 690‑7400
- 4458 Medical Dr, Suite 505San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 690‑7400
- 4499 Medical Dr, Suite 150San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 690‑7400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bravein Amalakuhan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas Ips LLC44 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
Other pulmonologists in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas Ips LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053623512 |
| 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