Quick answers
- Does Sunil M. Thirkannad accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sunil M. Thirkannad 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 Sunil M. Thirkannad see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 574 Original Medicare patients and 2,433 services for Sunil M. Thirkannad. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sunil M. Thirkannad's NPI number?
- 1346266640. 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 Sunil M. Thirkannad, 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 | 574 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,433 |
| Different services or procedures | 79 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)511 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)489 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)272 services
- Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle (20551)262 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint (20600)193 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%
- Arthritis72%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Anxiety25%
Hospitals where Sunil M. Thirkannad works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sunil M. Thirkannad 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.
- Norton Hospitals, IncLouisville, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180088
- University of Louisville HospitalLouisville, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180141
- UOFL HEALTH - JEWISH HOSPITAL and Mary & Elizabeth HospitalLouisville, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180040
Practice locations
Addresses where Sunil M. Thirkannad is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 225 Abraham Flexner Way, 2nd FlLouisville, KY 40202 (502) 587‑4203
- 3605 Northgate Court, Suite 204New Albany, IN 47150 (502) 899‑3623
- 4031 N Dixie HwyElizabethtown, KY 42701 (270) 982‑4776
- 4031 N Dixie Hwy, Suite 104Elizabethtown, KY 42701 (270) 982‑4776
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sunil M. Thirkannad as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Louisville Physicians Inc1,445 clinicians in the group
- PT Pros, Inc263 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
- Hand Surgeryalso
Other orthopedic surgeons in Louisville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisville, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Louisville Physicians Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346266640 |
| 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