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Critical Care (Intensivists)

Braghadheeswar Thyagarajan, MD

Works at hospitals in Hermiston, OR · Richland, WA · Oregon, Washington

Summary

Dr. Braghadheeswar Thyagarajan, MD is a critical care doctor at 888 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352. Phone: (509) 946-4611. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Braghadheeswar Thyagarajan had 168 Original Medicare patients and 334 services. NPI 1023423704. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Braghadheeswar Thyagarajan, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Braghadheeswar Thyagarajan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Braghadheeswar Thyagarajan 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 Braghadheeswar Thyagarajan see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 168 Original Medicare patients and 334 services for Braghadheeswar Thyagarajan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Braghadheeswar Thyagarajan's NPI number?
1023423704. 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 Braghadheeswar Thyagarajan, 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 patients168
Services billed to Medicare334
Different services or procedures17
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)241 services
  2. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)18 services
  3. Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope (31500)17 services
  4. Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36556)12 services
  5. Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)11 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%
  • Arthritis58%
  • Heart failure58%
  • Ischemic heart disease57%
  • Diabetes56%

Hospitals where Braghadheeswar Thyagarajan works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Braghadheeswar Thyagarajan 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Braghadheeswar Thyagarajan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Braghadheeswar Thyagarajan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Kadlec Regional Medical Center414 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other critical care doctors in Washington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Kadlec Regional Medical Center

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1023423704
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians