Quick answers
- Does Claude S. Murugen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Claude S. Murugen 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 Claude S. Murugen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 35 Original Medicare patients and 92 services for Claude S. Murugen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Claude S. Murugen's NPI number?
- 1356656995. 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 Claude S. Murugen, 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 | 35 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 92 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 57 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)38 services
- Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes (90833)22 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).
- Anxiety75%
- Depression71%
- High blood pressure60%
- High cholesterol49%
- Diabetes40%
- Arthritis31%
Practice locations
Addresses where Claude S. Murugen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1100 W 34th StHouston, TX 77018 (713) 861‑3939
- 1502 Taub LoopHouston, TX 77030 (713) 873‑4900
- 1504 Taub LoopHouston, TX 77030 (713) 873‑2000
- 2525 A Holly Hall StHouston, TX 77054 (713) 526‑4243
- 2525 A Holly Hall St, Unit 3cHouston, TX 77054 (713) 526‑4243
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Claude S. Murugen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Baylor College of Medicine809 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Baylor College of Medicine
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356656995 |
| 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
- 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