Quick answers
- Does Rudranath Talukdar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rudranath Talukdar 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 Rudranath Talukdar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 216 Original Medicare patients and 690 services for Rudranath Talukdar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rudranath Talukdar's NPI number?
- 1174546915. 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 Rudranath Talukdar, 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 | 216 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 690 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)305 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)168 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)80 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)40 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)33 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 cholesterol68%
- Arthritis47%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)44%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
- Diabetes34%
Hospitals where Rudranath Talukdar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rudranath Talukdar 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.
- Ascension ProvidenceWaco, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450042
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - TempleTemple, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450054
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center HillcrestWaco, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450101
- CHRISTUS St Michael Health SystemTexarkana, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450801
Practice locations
Addresses where Rudranath Talukdar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 100 Hillcrest Med BlvdeWaco, TX 76712 (254) 202‑5800
- 140 Hillcrest Medical BlvdWaco, TX 76712 (254) 202‑8330
- 150 Hillcrest Medical BlvdWaco, TX 76712 (254) 202‑4000
- 1605 S 31st St, Baylor Scott and White Center for DiaTemple, TX 76508 (254) 215‑0100
- 2401 S 31 StTemple, TX 76508 (254) 724‑2459
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rudranath Talukdar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Scott and White Clinic2,461 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Medical Oncologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other oncologists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Scott and White Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174546915 |
| 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