Rushit Kanakia, MD
NPI 1851573844 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rushit Kanakia, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1851573844).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851573844
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N7115 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
41 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 21 | $87 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 20 | $116 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $87–$116 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 414 | 146 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 192 | 70 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 176 | 52 |
| Nitroglycerin | 92 | 56 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 87 | 32 |
| Furosemide | 81 | 39 |
| Carvedilol | 78 | 30 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-11-30
- Last updated
- 2019-04-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rushit Kanakia's NPI number?
- Rushit Kanakia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851573844, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rushit Kanakia's specialty?
- Rushit Kanakia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rushit Kanakia located?
- Rushit Kanakia's practice location on file with NPPES is 1715 Mccullough Ave Fl 2, San Antonio, TX 78212-4046.
- What is Rushit Kanakia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rushit Kanakia is (210) 588-0122.
- Does Rushit Kanakia accept Medicare?
- Rushit Kanakia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rushit Kanakia's NPI active?
- Yes — Rushit Kanakia's NPI (1851573844) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.