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Gastroenterology

Lindy T. Rachal, MD

Works at hospitals in Junction, TX · Fredericksburg, TX · Kerrville, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Lindy T. Rachal, MD is a gastroenterologist at 575 Hill Country Dr, Suite 202, Kerrville, TX 78028. Phone: (830) 258-6237. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Lindy T. Rachal had 837 Original Medicare patients and 1,791 services. NPI 1275533150. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lindy T. Rachal, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Lindy T. Rachal accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lindy T. Rachal 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 Lindy T. Rachal see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 837 Original Medicare patients and 1,791 services for Lindy T. Rachal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Lindy T. Rachal's NPI number?
1275533150. 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 Lindy T. Rachal, 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 patients837
Services billed to Medicare1,791
Different services or procedures33
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)578 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)262 services
  3. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)176 services
  4. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)154 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)118 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Diabetes25%
  • Depression22%

Hospitals where Lindy T. Rachal works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lindy T. Rachal 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.

  • Kimble HospitalJunction, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451306
  • Methodist Hospital Hill CountryFredericksburg, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450604
  • Peterson Regional Medical CenterKerrville, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450007

Practice locations

Addresses where Lindy T. Rachal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lindy T. Rachal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Peterson Medical Associates191 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Texas

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Peterson Medical Associates

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Medical School At Houston
Graduation year1983 (43 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1275533150
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians