Quick answers
- Does Mahesh B. Kottapalli accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Mahesh B. Kottapalli may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Mahesh B. Kottapalli see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 163 Original Medicare patients and 738 services for Mahesh B. Kottapalli. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Mahesh B. Kottapalli's NPI number?
- 1245252733. 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 Mahesh B. Kottapalli, 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 | 163 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 738 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)279 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)178 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)91 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)84 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)53 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%
- Diabetes60%
- Arthritis54%
- Chronic kidney disease53%
- Heart failure50%
Hospitals where Mahesh B. Kottapalli works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Mahesh B. Kottapalli 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 Charlton Medical CenterDallas, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450723
- Methodist Dallas Medical CenterDallas, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450051
Practice locations
Addresses where Mahesh B. Kottapalli is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 151 Rvg Pkwy, Suite 101Waxahachie, TX 75165 (972) 283‑2370
- 2727 Bolton Boone Dr, Suite 109Desoto, TX 75115 (972) 283‑2370
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Mahesh B. Kottapalli as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mahesh Kottapalli MD PA3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Infectious Diseaseprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other infectious disease doctors in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mahesh Kottapalli MD PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245252733 |
| 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