Quick answers
- Does Jose Cesar-Dorantes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jose Cesar-Dorantes 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 Jose Cesar-Dorantes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 188 Original Medicare patients and 254 services for Jose Cesar-Dorantes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jose Cesar-Dorantes's NPI number?
- 1649801770. 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 Jose Cesar-Dorantes, 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 | 188 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 254 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance (49083)104 services
- Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance (32555)95 services
- Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen (76705)25 services
- Ultrasound scan of chest (76604)14 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Ischemic heart disease71%
- Heart failure64%
- Diabetes56%
Hospitals where Jose Cesar-Dorantes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jose Cesar-Dorantes 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.
- Houston Methodist HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450358
- Houston Methodist Sugar Land HospitalSugar Land, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450820
Practice locations
Addresses where Jose Cesar-Dorantes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 17201 Interstate 45 SShenandoah, TX 77385 (281) 206‑9020
- 18500 Katy FwyHouston, TX 77094 (281) 206‑9020
- 4401 Garth RdBaytown, TX 77521 (281) 206‑9020
- 6565 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030 (281) 206‑9020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jose Cesar-Dorantes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Houston Radiology Associated108 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Shenandoah
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shenandoah, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Houston Radiology Associated
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649801770 |
| 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