Quick answers
- Does Rajiv Lal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rajiv Lal 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 Rajiv Lal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 471 Original Medicare patients and 3,007 services for Rajiv Lal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rajiv Lal's NPI number?
- 1194757534. 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 Rajiv Lal, 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 | 471 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,007 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) (90970)974 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)461 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)412 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)343 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)100 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes57%
- Ischemic heart disease55%
- Arthritis52%
Hospitals where Rajiv Lal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rajiv Lal 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.
- HCA Houston Healthcare KingwoodKingwood, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450775
- Houston Methodist Cypress HospitalCypress, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 670342
- Houston Methodist Willowbrook HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450844
- Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical CenterHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450068
- Mid Coast Medical Center - BellvilleBellville, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450253
Practice locations
Addresses where Rajiv Lal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 21212 Northwest Fwy 355, Renal Clinic of HoustonCypress, TX 77429 (281) 890‑9944
- 902 Frostwood Dr, Suite 165Houston, TX 77024 (713) 464‑9100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rajiv Lal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rahul Prakash, M.D., P.A.11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Cypress
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cypress, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Rahul Prakash, M.D., P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 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) | 1194757534 |
| 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