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Diagnostic Radiology

Christopher Takehana, MD

Works at hospitals in San Jose, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Christopher Takehana, MD is a radiologist at 751 S Bascom Ave, Santa Clara Vly Med, San Jose, CA 95128. Phone: (408) 885-5000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Christopher Takehana had 641 Original Medicare patients and 958 services. NPI 1598911695. 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: Radiologist (Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology)
  • Address: 751 S Bascom Ave, Santa Clara Vly Med, San Jose, CA 95128 · Directions
  • Phone: (408) 885‑5000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
  • Group practice: County of Santa Clara
  • Medical school: Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School · graduated 2008 (18 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christopher Takehana, 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 Christopher Takehana accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher Takehana 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 Christopher Takehana see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 641 Original Medicare patients and 958 services for Christopher Takehana. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Christopher Takehana's NPI number?
1598911695. 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 Christopher Takehana, 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 patients641
Services billed to Medicare958
Different services or procedures102
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)134 services
  2. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)82 services
  3. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)55 services
  4. Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen (76705)40 services
  5. Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)33 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 cholesterol68%
  • Diabetes49%
  • Arthritis34%
  • Chronic kidney disease34%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%

Hospitals where Christopher Takehana works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher Takehana 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 Christopher Takehana is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christopher Takehana as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • County of Santa Clara1,022 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in San Jose

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Jose, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in County of Santa Clara

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical School
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598911695
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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