Active NPI 1710242946 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Kishore Patcha , MD

Internal Medicine - Nephrology • Galveston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kishore Patcha, MD is a certified Internal Medicine - Nephrology practicing in Galveston, TX. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1999, Dr. Patcha delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD.

Dr. Patcha is affiliated with University Of Utah Adult Services and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include 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, established patient outpatient office visit, dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older). Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

301 University Blvd
4.174 John Sealy Annex

Galveston, TX 775550566

Telephone 4097727399

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston Facility NPI 1073592739

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Galveston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

27 Yrs +3.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.3 Yrs

State Avg: 26.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

23 Specialists

Practicing in Galveston, TX (1192 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

17.4% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

53.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Patcha (27 Years) 27 Yrs

Galveston Specialty Average (23.3 Years) 23.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G2211 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	168	125	$53.90	$16.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	164	99	$252.78	$121.66
90962 Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older)	146	37	$431.67	$198.24
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older)	141	40	$682.59	$342.32
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	91	33	$169.49	$76.21
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older)	88	35	$555.02	$280.98
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	86	26	$249.30	$115.07
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	48	43	$344.62	$176.10
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	32	32	$485.87	$210.33
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	27	18	$474.77	$167.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
90970 Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older)	288	13	$18.20	$9.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	225	142	$235.30	$120.78
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older)	163	38	$646.59	$343.62
90962 Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older)	100	16	$408.62	$200.47
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older)	69	27	$531.80	$285.56
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	56	22	$231.29	$116.37
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	55	24	$160.43	$77.35
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	31	19	$314.65	$173.77
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	27	27	$441.10	$207.93
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	22	20	$446.29	$169.62
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation	20	12	$169.99	$69.89
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$297.25	$127.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	194	146	$221.82	$123.27
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older)	114	35	$646.59	$349.51
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	102	42	$216.92	$98.12
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older)	71	35	$531.80	$291.06
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	58	46	$422.92	$192.41
90962 Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older)	51	13	$397.61	$203.91
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	51	51	$430.58	$216.16
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	31	30	$299.73	$175.57
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation	25	15	$169.99	$71.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older)	127	28	$605.87	$350.55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	126	103	$217.00	$122.57
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	67	39	$213.99	$100.02
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older)	56	29	$504.05	$292.20
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	51	51	$430.58	$210.58
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	46	41	$417.09	$193.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$334.55	$150.33
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation	33	19	$169.99	$71.15
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	32	15	$148.19	$69.57
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	19	18	$292.60	$160.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older)	104	31	$600.00	$285.35
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	52	22	$213.99	$105.09
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	46	33	$292.60	$144.84
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	42	42	$430.58	$205.58
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation	32	20	$169.99	$71.33
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older)	30	22	$480.00	$241.27
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$334.55	$150.52
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	26	15	$148.19	$72.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$217.00	$107.71
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	20	20	$417.09	$204.09
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	15	13	$217.00	$105.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	82	80	$270.00	$79.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	22	$183.00	$51.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	172	68	$178.00	$72.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	129	113	$270.00	$79.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	73	68	$183.00	$51.54
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	55	54	$180.00	$71.97
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	52	28	$255.00	$103.81
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	21	21	$498.00	$204.69
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	21	$343.00	$133.41
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$415.00	$131.42
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	13	13	$180.00	$73.66

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-11-11

Internal Medicine - Nephrology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RN0300X

State License UT 10310641-1205

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TX Q3571

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TX BP10043728

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Utah Adult Services

50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 841320100

Phone: 8015853229

University Of Utah Adult Services

196 Arrowhead Dr, Evanston, WY 829308752

Phone: 3074448231

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 21, 2021

Registered at 30 N 1900 E RM 4R312, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 841320002

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 21, 2021

Internal Medicine (License #Q3571 in TX)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 30, 2018

Registered at 515 E 100 S STE 200, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 841022095

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 30, 2018

Internal Medicine (License #BP10043728 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active July 06, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 06, 2015

Registered at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, 4.174 JOHN SEALY ANNEX, GALVESTON, TX 775550566 (Tel: 4097727399)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 06, 2015

Registered at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, 4.172 JOHN SEALY ANNEX, GALVESTON, TX 775550566 (Tel: 9142159914)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 06, 2015

Recorded as KISHORE PATCHA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 06, 2015

Internal Medicine (License #Q3571 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 13, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1710242946

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 13, 2012

Last Update: November 11, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

30 N 1900 E Rm 4r312

Salt Lake City, UT 841320002

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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