DR. RUSHIT R. KANAKIA MD
NPI 1851573844
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in San Antonio, TX

Active since November 30, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1715 MCCULLOUGH AVE FL 2, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78212(210) 588-0122(210) 558-0115 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 22, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 22, 2019, Jan 25, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Rushit R. Kanakia Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RUSHIT R. KANAKIA MD (NPI 1851573844) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (N7115) and active in the NPI registry since November 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851573844
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RUSHIT R. KANAKIACredential: MD
Location Address1715 MCCULLOUGH AVE FL 2San Antonio, TX 78212-4046
Mailing Address1715 Mccullough Ave Fl 2San Antonio, TX 78212-4046 · (210) 588-0122 · Fax (210) 558-0115
Fax(210) 558-0115
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateNovember 30, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 22, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1851573844 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · N7115
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
1715 MCCULLOUGH AVE FL 2, San Antonio, TX 78212

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Rushit R. Kanakia Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1557487931
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100922000920
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Rushit Kanakia reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Cardiovascular Disease
7622 LOUIS PASTEUR, SUITE 100
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 233 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine
7703 FLOYD CURL DR RM 327B
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,397 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
21 services19 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
20 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78212 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
1715 MCCULLOUGH AVE FL 2
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78212
Physician Assistant
1715 MCCULLOUGH AVE FL 2
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78212
Podiatrist
1715 MCCULLOUGH AVE FL 2
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78212
Physician Assistant
1715 MCCULLOUGH AVE FL 2
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78212
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1715 MCCULLOUGH AVE FL 2
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78212

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Rushit Kanakia's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rushit Kanakia is 1851573844. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 30, 2007.

Where is Rushit Kanakia located?

Rushit Kanakia practices at 1715 Mccullough Ave Fl 2, San Antonio, TX 78212. The listed phone number is (210) 588-0122.

What is Rushit Kanakia's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Rushit Kanakia enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rushit Kanakia is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Rushit Kanakia's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rushit Kanakia reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Wellmed Networks, Inc. (San Antonio, TX) and University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio (San Antonio, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Rushit Kanakia's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rushit Kanakia was last updated on April 22, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.