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Active NPI 1134657141 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Kindra Walker Dursteler , MD

Internal Medicine • Temple, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kindra Dursteler, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Temple, TX. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 2017, Dr. Dursteler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2401 S 31ST ST.

Dr. Dursteler is affiliated with Hillcrest Physician Services and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, advance care planning, first. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2401 S 31st St

Temple, TX 765080001

Telephone 2547242364
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Scott & White Clinic Facility NPI 1962468355

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Temple, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs -7.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.3 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
205 Specialists

Practicing in Temple, TX (9538 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
15.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
53.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Dursteler (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Temple Specialty Average (16.3 Years) 16.3 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
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
73 70 $380.00 $163.76
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
68 42 $195.00 $112.95
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes
24 23 $210.00 $71.85
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
22 20 $135.00 $74.81
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
21 15 $92.00 $46.98

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-01-07
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TX S4293

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.

Hospitalist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208M00000X

State License TX S4293

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Hillcrest Physician Services

50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 767128954

Phone: 2542027950

Hillcrest Physician Services

100 Hillcrest Med Blvde, Waco, TX 767128897

Phone: 2542022000

Hillcrest Physician Services

140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 767128897

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Fernando Garza , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1003755026

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Douglas Bretzing , DO

Internal Medicine

NPI 1013365105

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Chukwuebuka Ufomadu , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1013855485

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Holly Novak , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1043159775

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Angelo Wong

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1053168815

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 07, 2021

Hospitalist (License #S4293 in TX)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 12, 2020

Registered at PO BOX 844658, DALLAS, TX 752844658 (Tel: 2547248800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 12, 2020

Recorded as KINDRA DURSTELER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 12, 2020

Internal Medicine (License #S4293 in TX)

NPI Profile Active June 03, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 03, 2017

Registered at 2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 765080001 (Tel: 2547242364)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 03, 2017

Registered at 2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 765080001

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 03, 2017

Recorded as KINDRA WALKER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 03, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (License #BP10061523 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 03, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1134657141
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 03, 2017
Last Update: January 07, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 844658

Dallas, TX 752844658

Phone: 2547248800

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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