Quick answers
- Does Suraj G. Kamat accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Suraj G. Kamat 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 Suraj G. Kamat see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 639 Original Medicare patients and 8,283 services for Suraj G. Kamat. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Suraj G. Kamat's NPI number?
- 1457324089. 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 Suraj G. Kamat, 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 | 639 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 8,283 |
| Different services or procedures | 119 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)3,461 services
- Injection, adenosine, 1 mg (not to be used to report any adenosine phosphate compounds) (J0153)1,587 services
- Telehealth originating site facility fee (Q3014)480 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)274 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93296)262 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 disease75%
- Diabetes59%
- Arthritis53%
- Chronic kidney disease45%
Hospitals where Suraj G. Kamat works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Suraj G. Kamat 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.
- CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital AliceAlice, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450828
- CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450046
Practice locations
Addresses where Suraj G. Kamat is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1008 Medical Ctr BlvdAlice, TX 78332 (361) 668‑4278
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Suraj G. Kamat as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Usman Qureshi, MD, PA7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 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) | 1457324089 |
| 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