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Gastroenterology

Luis I. Canales, MD

Works at hospitals in Bronx, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Luis I. Canales, MD is a gastroenterologist at 111 E 210th St, Bronx, NY 10467. Phone: (718) 960-6205. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Luis I. Canales had 277 Original Medicare patients and 418 services. NPI 1518969260. 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.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 111 E 210th St, Bronx, NY 10467 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (718) 960‑6205
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: St Barnabas Hospital
  • Group practice: SBH Physicians PC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 1984 (42 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Luis I. Canales, 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 Luis I. Canales accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Luis I. Canales 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 Luis I. Canales see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 277 Original Medicare patients and 418 services for Luis I. Canales. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Luis I. Canales's NPI number?
1518969260. 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 Luis I. Canales, 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 patients277
Services billed to Medicare418
Different services or procedures21
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)79 services
  2. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)75 services
  3. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)57 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)42 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)35 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure74%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Diabetes30%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%
  • Anxiety24%

Hospitals where Luis I. Canales works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Luis I. Canales 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.

  • St Barnabas HospitalBronx, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330399

Practice locations

Addresses where Luis I. Canales is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Luis I. Canales as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • SBH Physicians PC175 clinicians in the group
  • Union Community Health Center Inc50 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Bronx

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bronx, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in SBH Physicians PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1518969260
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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