Quick answers
- Does Akira Murakami accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Akira Murakami 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 Akira Murakami see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,291 Original Medicare patients and 3,006 services for Akira Murakami. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Akira Murakami's NPI number?
- 1538335088. 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 Akira Murakami, 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 | 2,291 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,006 |
| Different services or procedures | 139 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)190 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)183 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)141 services
- Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)113 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)109 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%
- Anxiety40%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
Hospitals where Akira Murakami works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Akira Murakami 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.
- Heywood Hospital -Gardner, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220095
- Lowell General HospitalLowell, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220063
- Melrosewakefield HealthcareMelrose, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220070
- Monadnock Community HospitalPeterborough, NH · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 301309
- York HospitalYork, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200020
Practice locations
Addresses where Akira Murakami is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 14; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1 Hospital DrLowell, MA 01852 (978) 934‑8237
- 10 Research PlNorth Chelmsford, MA 01863 (978) 937‑6240
- 11 Couture WayMiddleton, MA 01949 (603) 924‑7191
- 150 Dorchester Ave, Apt 412Boston, MA 02127 · Yorkrad LLC (207) 363‑4321
- 1574 Main StTewksbury, MA 01876 (978) 937‑6240
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Akira Murakami as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- LGH Medical Group, Inc.166 clinicians in the group
- Henry Heywood Memorial Hospital115 clinicians in the group
- Monadnock Community Hospital83 clinicians in the group
- Athol Memorial Hospital Incorporated74 clinicians in the group
- Merrimack Radiology-Cra LLC61 clinicians in the group
- MW Radiology-Cra LLC41 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Lowell
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lowell, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in LGH Medical Group, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538335088 |
| 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