Quick answers
- Does Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala 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 Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 443 Original Medicare patients and 1,916 services for Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala's NPI number?
- 1912179524. 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 Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala, 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 | 443 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,916 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)370 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)221 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)203 services
- Test for exercise-induced lung stress (94618)171 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)137 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%
- Ischemic heart disease55%
- Arthritis48%
- COPD47%
- Heart failure46%
Hospitals where Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala 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.
- Baptist Medical CenterSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450058
- CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-San MarcosSan Marcos, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450272
- Guadalupe Regional Medical CenterSeguin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450104
- Resolute Health HospitalNew Braunfels, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670098
- University Health SystemSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450213
Practice locations
Addresses where Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 127 Lewis StSan Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 600‑5864
- 4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 358‑2015
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chinthaka P. Bulathsinghala as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Community Medicine Associates605 clinicians in the group
- Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates of San Antonio4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Pulmonary Diseasealso
Other internal medicine doctors in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Medicine Associates
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) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1912179524 |
| 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