Quick answers
- Does Narasimha M. Palagummi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Narasimha M. Palagummi 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 Narasimha M. Palagummi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 594 Original Medicare patients and 5,363 services for Narasimha M. Palagummi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Narasimha M. Palagummi's NPI number?
- 1336272103. 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 Narasimha M. Palagummi, 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 patients | 594 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,363 |
| Different services or procedures | 84 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)445 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)405 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)244 services
- Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) (84443)179 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)177 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%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
- Depression30%
Hospitals where Narasimha M. Palagummi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Narasimha M. Palagummi 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.
- Mercy Medical Center - Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160079
- MercyOne Centerville Medical CenterCenterville, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161377
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical CenterDes Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160083
- UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist MediDes Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160082
Practice locations
Addresses where Narasimha M. Palagummi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1601 NW 114th St, 247 Mercyone Diabetes EducationClive, IA 50325 (515) 643‑5203
- 411 Laurel St, Suite 3262Des Moines, IA 50314 (515) 643‑5203
- 522 N Hancock StOttumwa, IA 52501 (641) 683‑0800
- 701 10th St SECedar Rapids, IA 52403 (319) 861‑7803
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Narasimha M. Palagummi as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercy Clinics Inc443 clinicians in the group
- Cogent Healthcare of Iowa PC61 clinicians in the group
- Mercy Medical Center-Centerville40 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Clive
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clive, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mercy Clinics Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336272103 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians