Quick answers
- Does Suresh K. Cheekatla accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Suresh K. Cheekatla 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 Suresh K. Cheekatla see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 357 Original Medicare patients and 1,043 services for Suresh K. Cheekatla. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Suresh K. Cheekatla's NPI number?
- 1669660866. 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 Suresh K. Cheekatla, 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 | 357 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,043 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Ct scan of upper spine without contrast (72125)178 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)157 services
- Ct scan of chest with contrast (71260)101 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)101 services
- X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views (73552)53 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%
- Arthritis68%
- Ischemic heart disease51%
- Heart failure46%
- Diabetes45%
Hospitals where Suresh K. Cheekatla works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Suresh K. Cheekatla 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.
- CHI St Joseph Health Regional HospitalBryan, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450011
- Houston Methodist Baytown HospitalBaytown, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450424
- Matagorda Regional Medical CenterBay City, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450465
- Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical CenterHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450068
Practice locations
Addresses where Suresh K. Cheekatla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6410 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030
- 6411 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030
- 6411 Fannin St, Suite 400Houston, TX 77030 (713) 500‑3267
- 6431 Fannin St, Msb2.100Houston, TX 77030 (713) 500‑7700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Suresh K. Cheekatla as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UT Physicians1,765 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UT Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669660866 |
| 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