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Orthopedic Surgery

Krishna R. Tripuraneni, MD

Works at hospitals in Albuquerque, NM · New Mexico

Summary

Dr. Krishna R. Tripuraneni, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 2100 Louisiana Blvd NE, Suite 410, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Phone: (505) 724-4700. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Krishna R. Tripuraneni had 630 Original Medicare patients and 3,784 services. NPI 1558400572. 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 Krishna R. Tripuraneni, 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 Krishna R. Tripuraneni accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Krishna R. Tripuraneni 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 Krishna R. Tripuraneni see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 630 Original Medicare patients and 3,784 services for Krishna R. Tripuraneni. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Krishna R. Tripuraneni's NPI number?
1558400572. 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 Krishna R. Tripuraneni, 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 patients630
Services billed to Medicare3,784
Different services or procedures63
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)1,714 services
  2. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)335 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)326 services
  4. X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)245 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)201 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).

  • Arthritis75%
  • High cholesterol67%
  • High blood pressure62%
  • Osteoporosis23%
  • Diabetes20%
  • Ischemic heart disease17%

Hospitals where Krishna R. Tripuraneni works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Krishna R. Tripuraneni 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 Krishna R. Tripuraneni is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Krishna R. Tripuraneni as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates PC75 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Albuquerque

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albuquerque, NM — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolGeorgetown University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2004 (22 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1558400572
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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