Quick answers
- Does Padma R. Chimata accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Padma R. Chimata 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 Padma R. Chimata see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 631 Original Medicare patients and 134,118 services for Padma R. Chimata. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Padma R. Chimata's NPI number?
- 1922297068. 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 Padma R. Chimata, 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 | 631 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 134,118 |
| Different services or procedures | 50 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0717)48,000 services
- Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg (J3111)20,580 services
- Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (J1602)14,800 services
- Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0129)12,200 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)11,340 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Osteoporosis67%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Anxiety27%
Hospitals where Padma R. Chimata works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Padma R. Chimata 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.
- Columbus Community HospitalColumbus, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450370
- Houston Methodist West HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 670077
- Memorial Hermann Katy HospitalKaty, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450847
- Memorial Hermann Memorial City HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450610
- Mid Coast Medical Center - BellvilleBellville, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450253
Practice locations
Addresses where Padma R. Chimata is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 13440 University Blvd, Suite 210Sugar Land, TX 77479 (281) 277‑1330
- 402 Park Grove LnKaty, TX 77450
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Padma R. Chimata as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Select Physical Therapy Texas Limited Partnership99 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
- Geriatric Medicinealso
- Internal Medicinealso
Other rheumatologists in Sugar Land
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sugar Land, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Select Physical Therapy Texas Limited Partnership
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922297068 |
| 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