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Critical Care (Intensivists)

Abhishek R. Methukupally, MD

Works at hospitals in Tuscaloosa, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Abhishek R. Methukupally, MD is a critical care doctor at 809 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. Phone: (205) 759-7111. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Abhishek R. Methukupally had 136 Original Medicare patients and 480 services. NPI 1679093694. 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.

  • Specialty: Critical care doctor (Medicare lists Critical Care (Intensivists))
  • Address: 809 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 · Directions
  • Phone: (205) 759‑7111
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: DCH Regional Medical Center
  • Group practice: Cogent Healthcare of Decatur, LLC
  • Medical school: graduated 2015 (11 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Abhishek R. Methukupally, 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 Abhishek R. Methukupally accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Abhishek R. Methukupally 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 Abhishek R. Methukupally see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 136 Original Medicare patients and 480 services for Abhishek R. Methukupally. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Abhishek R. Methukupally's NPI number?
1679093694. 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 Abhishek R. Methukupally, 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 patients136
Services billed to Medicare480
Different services or procedures18
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)314 services
  2. Critical care, each additional 30 minutes (99292)95 services
  3. Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36556)18 services
  4. Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope (31500)17 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%
  • Diabetes61%
  • Chronic kidney disease58%
  • Arthritis54%
  • COPD54%

Hospitals where Abhishek R. Methukupally works

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

Group practices

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

  • Cogent Healthcare of Decatur, LLC15 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other critical care doctors in Alabama

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Cogent Healthcare of Decatur, LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2015 (11 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1679093694
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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