Quick answers
- Does Nishi Thakur accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nishi Thakur 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 Nishi Thakur see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 102 Original Medicare patients and 1,476 services for Nishi Thakur. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nishi Thakur's NPI number?
- 1871584078. 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 Nishi Thakur, 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 | 102 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,476 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)434 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)190 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)174 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)134 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)86 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%
- Diabetes44%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nishi Thakur is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8518 Culebra Rd, Suite 107San Antonio, TX 78251 (210) 910‑5550
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nishi Thakur as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Shivam Medical Group PA2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871584078 |
| 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
- 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