Quick answers
- Does Rakesh K. Kathpalia accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rakesh K. Kathpalia 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 Rakesh K. Kathpalia see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 283 Original Medicare patients and 1,279 services for Rakesh K. Kathpalia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rakesh K. Kathpalia's NPI number?
- 1962571091. 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 Rakesh K. Kathpalia, 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 | 283 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,279 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)439 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)311 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)162 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)117 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)113 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Depression27%
Hospitals where Rakesh K. Kathpalia works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rakesh K. Kathpalia 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.
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round RockRound Rock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670034
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - TempleTemple, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450054
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -TaylorTaylor, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451374
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center PflugervillePflugerville, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670128
Practice locations
Addresses where Rakesh K. Kathpalia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1001 Westbank Dr, Baylor Scott and White Clinic WestlakeBaylor Scott & White Clin, TX 78746 (512) 654‑4150
- 1605 S 31st St, Baylor Scott and White Center for DiaTemple, TX 76508 (254) 215‑0100
- 1701 E Pflugerville Pkwy, Baylor Scott and White Clinic PflugPflugerville, TX 78660 (512) 259‑6000
- 2401 S 31 StTemple, TX 76508 (254) 724‑2459
- 2401 S 31st St Bldg, 35 Baylor Scott and White Roney Bone andTemple, TX 76508 (254) 724‑2663
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rakesh K. Kathpalia as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Legacy Healthcare Services Inc3,223 clinicians in the group
- Scott and White Clinic2,461 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Geriatric Medicinealso
- Hospice/Palliative Carealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Baylor Scott & White Clin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Baylor Scott & White Clin, TX — not a recommendation.
- Craig T. Berent, MD
- Alicia W. Grossmann, MD
- Gladys C. Weng, DO
- Chandima S. Dehipitiya, MD
- Dharam R. Patel, DO
- Denis Ha, DO
- Shobha D. Reddy, MD
- Ghassan F. Salman, MD
All internal medicine doctors in Baylor Scott & White Clin →
Other clinicians in Legacy Healthcare Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 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) | 1962571091 |
| 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