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Diagnostic Radiology

Bharat Kakarala, MD

Works at hospitals in El Paso, TX · Dothan, AL · Lubbock, TX · Texas, Alabama

Summary

Dr. Bharat Kakarala, MD is a radiologist at 11011 Slide Rd, Lubbock, TX 79424. Phone: (806) 775-8200. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Bharat Kakarala had 2,259 Original Medicare patients and 3,949 services. NPI 1639497282. 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 Bharat Kakarala, 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 Bharat Kakarala accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Bharat Kakarala may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Bharat Kakarala see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 2,259 Original Medicare patients and 3,949 services for Bharat Kakarala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Bharat Kakarala's NPI number?
1639497282. 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 Bharat Kakarala, 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 patients2,259
Services billed to Medicare3,949
Different services or procedures203
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)822 services
  2. Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)244 services
  3. X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (74018)227 services
  4. Ct scan of chest with contrast (71260)217 services
  5. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)203 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%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Ischemic heart disease41%
  • Diabetes40%
  • Chronic kidney disease34%

Hospitals where Bharat Kakarala works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Bharat Kakarala as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Singleton Associates PA838 clinicians in the group
  • Lubbock County Hospital District97 clinicians in the group
  • Radiology Associates of Dothan PC21 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Lubbock

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

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Other clinicians in Singleton Associates PA

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1639497282
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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