Quick answers
- Does Murthappa N. Prakash accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Murthappa N. Prakash 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 Murthappa N. Prakash see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 178 Original Medicare patients and 342 services for Murthappa N. Prakash. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Murthappa N. Prakash's NPI number?
- 1588659767. 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 Murthappa N. Prakash, 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 | 178 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 342 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)79 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)77 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)53 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)34 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)20 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease55%
- Diabetes44%
- Atrial fibrillation44%
Hospitals where Murthappa N. Prakash works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Murthappa N. Prakash 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.
- Day Kimball HospitalPutnam, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070003
- St Francis Hospital & Medical CenterHartford, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070002
Practice locations
Addresses where Murthappa N. Prakash is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1000 Asylum AveHartford, CT 06105
- 114 Woodland StHartford, CT 06105
- 27 Sycamore StGlastonbury, CT 06033
- 300 Hebron Ave, Suite 213Glastonbury, CT 06033 (860) 633‑6976
- 320 Pomfret StPutnam, CT 06260 (860) 928‑6541
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Murthappa N. Prakash as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Trinity Health of New England Provider Network Organization Inc653 clinicians in the group
- Day Kimball Medical Group Inc89 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Connecticut →
Other cardiologists in Hartford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hartford, CT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Trinity Health of New England Provider Network Organization Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1973 (53 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588659767 |
| 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