Quick answers
- Does Babu Makkena accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Babu Makkena 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 Babu Makkena see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,029 Original Medicare patients and 3,821 services for Babu Makkena. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Babu Makkena's NPI number?
- 1407042757. 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 Babu Makkena, 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 | 1,029 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,821 |
| Different services or procedures | 69 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)992 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)479 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)455 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)397 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)279 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%
- Ischemic heart disease55%
- Arthritis50%
- Atrial fibrillation44%
- Diabetes39%
Hospitals where Babu Makkena works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Babu Makkena 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.
- Medical City DentonDenton, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450634
- Medical City LewisvilleLewisville, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450669
- Muenster Memorial HospitalMuenster, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451335
- North Texas Medical CenterGainesville, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450090
Practice locations
Addresses where Babu Makkena is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 426 N Grand AveGainesville, TX 76240 (940) 384‑4599
- 509 N Maple StMuenster, TX 76252 (940) 384‑4599
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Babu Makkena as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cardiology Specialists of North Texas PLLC68 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Texas →
Other cardiologists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cardiology Specialists of North Texas PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 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) | 1407042757 |
| 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