Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Murugan Athigaman work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Murugan Athigaman at 1 hospital: Carlsbad Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Murugan Athigaman see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Carlsbad, NM. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Murugan Athigaman's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Vascular Surgery.
- Does Murugan Athigaman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Murugan Athigaman accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Murugan Athigaman?
- (575) 885-0995, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Murugan Athigaman's NPI number?
- 1588620488. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Murugan Athigaman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Murugan Athigaman at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Carlsbad Medical CenterCarlsbad, NM · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 320063
Practice locations
Addresses where Murugan Athigaman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2402 W Pierce StCarlsbad, NM 88220
- 2420 W Pierce StCarlsbad, NM 88220
- 2430 W Pierce StCarlsbad, NM 88220 (575) 885‑0995
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Murugan Athigaman as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Pecos Valley of New Mexico LLC34 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
- Vascular Surgeryalso
Other general surgeons in Carlsbad
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Carlsbad, NM — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588620488 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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