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Hospitalist

Nirmala Murugavel, MD

Works at hospitals in Michigan City, IN · Chicago, IL · Indiana, Illinois

Summary

Dr. Nirmala Murugavel, MD is a hospitalist at 301 W Homer St, Michigan City, IN 46360. Phone: (219) 214-4400. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nirmala Murugavel had 431 Original Medicare patients and 1,820 services. NPI 1558363887. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nirmala Murugavel, 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 Nirmala Murugavel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nirmala Murugavel 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 Nirmala Murugavel see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 431 Original Medicare patients and 1,820 services for Nirmala Murugavel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nirmala Murugavel's NPI number?
1558363887. 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 Nirmala Murugavel, 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 patients431
Services billed to Medicare1,820
Different services or procedures22
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)545 services
  2. Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)259 services
  3. Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)204 services
  4. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)157 services
  5. Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)131 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%
  • Arthritis71%
  • Diabetes51%
  • Chronic kidney disease50%
  • Depression49%

Hospitals where Nirmala Murugavel works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nirmala Murugavel 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nirmala Murugavel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Franciscan Physician Network1,170 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Michigan City

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Michigan City, IN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Franciscan Physician Network

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1981 (45 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1558363887
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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