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Diagnostic Radiology

Kedar N. Chintapalli, MD

Works at hospitals in San Antonio, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Kedar N. Chintapalli, MD is a radiologist at 4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229. Phone: (210) 358-4000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kedar N. Chintapalli had 162 Original Medicare patients and 878 services. NPI 1447367420. 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 Kedar N. Chintapalli, 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 Kedar N. Chintapalli accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kedar N. Chintapalli 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 Kedar N. Chintapalli see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 162 Original Medicare patients and 878 services for Kedar N. Chintapalli. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kedar N. Chintapalli's NPI number?
1447367420. 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 Kedar N. Chintapalli, 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 patients162
Services billed to Medicare878
Different services or procedures25
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients68

Most frequent services

  1. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)20 services
  2. Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (76770)20 services
  3. Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen (76705)18 services
  4. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast (74176)15 services
  5. Ultrasound scan of transplanted kidney (76776)15 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 disease57%
  • Diabetes55%
  • Ischemic heart disease43%
  • Arthritis40%

Hospitals where Kedar N. Chintapalli works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kedar N. Chintapalli 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kedar N. Chintapalli is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kedar N. Chintapalli as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio1,297 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in San Antonio

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1974 (52 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1447367420
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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