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Ophthalmology

Prithvi Mruthyunjaya, MD

Works at hospitals in Stanford, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Prithvi Mruthyunjaya, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2452 Watson Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Phone: (650) 723-6995. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Prithvi Mruthyunjaya had 466 Original Medicare patients and 2,230 services. NPI 1073670477. 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.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 2452 Watson Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94303 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (650) 723‑6995
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Stanford Health Care
  • Group practice: Stanford Health Care (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 1996 (30 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Prithvi Mruthyunjaya, 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 Prithvi Mruthyunjaya accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Prithvi Mruthyunjaya 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 Prithvi Mruthyunjaya see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 466 Original Medicare patients and 2,230 services for Prithvi Mruthyunjaya. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Prithvi Mruthyunjaya's NPI number?
1073670477. 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 Prithvi Mruthyunjaya, 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 patients466
Services billed to Medicare2,230
Different services or procedures49
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Imaging of retina (92134)734 services
  2. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)462 services
  3. Injection of drug into eye (67028)245 services
  4. 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures (76512)153 services
  5. Photography of content of eyes (92285)129 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 cholesterol72%
  • High blood pressure64%
  • Arthritis31%
  • Diabetes24%
  • Ischemic heart disease24%
  • Osteoporosis24%

Hospitals where Prithvi Mruthyunjaya works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Prithvi Mruthyunjaya 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.

  • Stanford Health CareStanford, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050441

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Prithvi Mruthyunjaya as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Stanford Health Care3,122 clinicians in the group
  • County of Santa Clara1,022 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Palo Alto

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palo Alto, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Stanford Health Care

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1996 (30 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1073670477
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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