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 patients | 2,259 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,949 |
| Different services or procedures | 203 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)822 services
- Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)244 services
- X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (74018)227 services
- Ct scan of chest with contrast (71260)217 services
- 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.
- Sierra Medical CenterEl Paso, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450668
- Southeast Health Medical CenterDothan, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010001
- The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial CampusEl Paso, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450002
- The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain CampusEl Paso, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670120
- University Medical CenterLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450686
Practice locations
Addresses where Bharat Kakarala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11011 Slide RdLubbock, TX 79424 (806) 775‑8200
- 1108 Ross Clark CirDothan, AL 36301 (334) 793‑8111
- 602 Indiana AveLubbock, TX 79415 (806) 775‑8400
- 914 Cambridge AveWolfforth, TX 79382 (800) 841‑4236
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
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Lubbock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lubbock, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Singleton Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639497282 |
| 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