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Medical Oncology

Edsel L. Hesita, MD

Works at hospitals in San Antonio, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Edsel L. Hesita, MD is an oncologist at 11130 CHRISTUS Hls, Suite 210, San Antonio, TX 78251. Phone: (210) 245-2000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Edsel L. Hesita had 506 Original Medicare patients and 114,949 services. NPI 1639102064. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Edsel L. Hesita, 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 Edsel L. Hesita accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edsel L. Hesita 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 Edsel L. Hesita see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 506 Original Medicare patients and 114,949 services for Edsel L. Hesita. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Edsel L. Hesita's NPI number?
1639102064. 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 Edsel L. Hesita, 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 patients506
Services billed to Medicare114,949
Different services or procedures152
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg (J1756)9,800 services
  2. Injection, paclitaxel, 1 mg (J9267)6,194 services
  3. Injection, fosaprepitant, 1 mg (J1453)6,000 services
  4. Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg (J1626)1,310 services
  5. Injection, ferric derisomaltose, 10 mg (J1437)1,200 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Diabetes44%
  • Chronic kidney disease43%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)41%

Hospitals where Edsel L. Hesita works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Edsel L. Hesita as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Texas Oncology PA1,014 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other oncologists in San Antonio

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Texas Oncology PA

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1999 (27 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1639102064
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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