Quick answers
- Does Suraj G. Pazhoor accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Suraj G. Pazhoor 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 Suraj G. Pazhoor see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 429 Original Medicare patients and 1,463 services for Suraj G. Pazhoor. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Suraj G. Pazhoor's NPI number?
- 1689805517. 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 Suraj G. Pazhoor, 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 | 429 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,463 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)802 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)252 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)139 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)89 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310)78 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Heart failure53%
- Chronic kidney disease50%
- Depression48%
Hospitals where Suraj G. Pazhoor works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Suraj G. Pazhoor 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.
- Hancock County Health SystemBritt, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161307
- Kossuth Regional Health CenterAlgona, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161353
- MercyOne North Iowa Medical CenterMason City, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160064
- Mitchell County Regional HealthOsage, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 161323
Practice locations
Addresses where Suraj G. Pazhoor is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1000 4th St SWMason City, IA 50401 (641) 428‑6615
- 444 N W View DrOsceola, IA 50213 (337) 991‑9276
- 444 N W View Dr, Southern Hills Spec CareOsceola, IA 50213 (737) 226‑6700
- 701 10th St SECedar Rapids, IA 52403 (319) 861‑7803
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Suraj G. Pazhoor as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Curana Health of Iowa PLLC151 clinicians in the group
- CH Specialty Services IA PC136 clinicians in the group
- Cogent Healthcare of Iowa PC61 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Mason City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mason City, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Curana Health of Iowa PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689805517 |
| 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