Quick answers
- Does Lakshmi P. Kannan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lakshmi P. Kannan 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 Lakshmi P. Kannan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 431 Original Medicare patients and 54,130 services for Lakshmi P. Kannan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lakshmi P. Kannan's NPI number?
- 1508954454. 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 Lakshmi P. Kannan, 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 | 431 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 54,130 |
| Different services or procedures | 139 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) (J0881)5,105 services
- Injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg (J1756)4,400 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)1,046 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)965 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)573 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 cholesterol74%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)47%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes44%
- Chronic kidney disease39%
Hospitals where Lakshmi P. Kannan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lakshmi P. Kannan 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.
- Methodist Charlton Medical CenterDallas, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450723
- Methodist Dallas Medical CenterDallas, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450051
- Methodist Mansfield Medical CenterMansfield, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670023
Practice locations
Addresses where Lakshmi P. Kannan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1441 N Beckley Ave, Suite 102Dallas, TX 75203 (214) 943‑9911
- 3555 W Wheatland RdDallas, TX 75237 (972) 709‑2580
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lakshmi P. Kannan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas Oncology PA1,014 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Medical Oncologyprimary
Other oncologists in Dallas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dallas, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas Oncology PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508954454 |
| 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