Quick answers
- Does Mahesh Gajendran accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Mahesh Gajendran 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 Mahesh Gajendran see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 11 Original Medicare patients and 16 services for Mahesh Gajendran. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Mahesh Gajendran's NPI number?
- 1285833921. 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 Gajendran, 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 16 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 64 |
Hospitals where Mahesh Gajendran works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Mahesh Gajendran 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.
- Baptist Medical CenterSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450058
- Methodist HospitalSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450388
- Methodist Hospital Stone OakSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670055
- University Health SystemSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450213
Practice locations
Addresses where Mahesh Gajendran is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12850 Toepperwein RdLive Oak, TX 78233 (210) 614‑1234
- 903 W Martin St, Ms 49 2San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 358‑3441
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Mahesh Gajendran as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC608 clinicians in the group
- Community Medicine Associates605 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Live Oak
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Live Oak, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 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) | 1285833921 |
| 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