Quick answers
- Does Kent R. Van Sickle accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kent R. Van Sickle 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 Kent R. Van Sickle see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 78 Original Medicare patients and 155 services for Kent R. Van Sickle. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kent R. Van Sickle's NPI number?
- 1629085998. 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 Kent R. Van Sickle, 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 | 78 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 155 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)21 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)18 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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol73%
- Arthritis53%
- Depression38%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Anxiety36%
Hospitals where Kent R. Van Sickle works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kent R. Van Sickle 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.
- University Health SystemSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450213
- UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty & Research HoSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 670335
Practice locations
Addresses where Kent R. Van Sickle is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7703 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 450‑9000
- 8300 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 450‑9000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kent R. Van Sickle as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio1,297 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629085998 |
| 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