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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Rakesh Kansal, MD

Works at hospitals in Crown Point, IN · Dyer, IN · Rensselaer, IN … · Indiana

Summary

Rakesh Kansal, MD (Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Crown Point, IN, Dyer, IN and Rensselaer, IN and other places. NPI 1497859516. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Rakesh Kansal, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)Primary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
47Years since medical school (graduated 1979)
MaleGender (as listed)
The Methodist Hospitals IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Rakesh Kansal work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Rakesh Kansal at 5 hospitals: Franciscan Health Crown Point, Franciscan Health Dyer, Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc, Methodist Hospitals Inc and St Mary Medical Center Inc. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Rakesh Kansal see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Merrillville, IN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Rakesh Kansal's specialty?
Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) as the primary specialty.
Does Rakesh Kansal accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rakesh Kansal accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Rakesh Kansal?
(219) 738-5330, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Rakesh Kansal's NPI number?
1497859516. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Rakesh Kansal works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rakesh Kansal at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Rakesh Kansal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Rakesh Kansal as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • The Methodist Hospitals Inc129 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in Merrillville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Merrillville, IN — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1979
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1497859516
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians