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Rheumatology

Vijaya L. Murthy, MD

Works at hospitals in League City, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Vijaya L. Murthy, MD is a rheumatologist at 2660 Gulf Fwy S, League City, TX 77573. Phone: (409) 772-2222. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Vijaya L. Murthy had 127 Original Medicare patients and 284 services. NPI 1699966887. 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: Rheumatologist (Medicare lists Rheumatology)
  • Address: 2660 Gulf Fwy S, League City, TX 77573 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (409) 772‑2222
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: UTMB Health League City Campus Hospital
  • Group practice: UTMB Faculty Group Practice
  • Medical school: graduated 2003 (23 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Vijaya L. Murthy, 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 Vijaya L. Murthy accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vijaya L. Murthy 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 Vijaya L. Murthy see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 127 Original Medicare patients and 284 services for Vijaya L. Murthy. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Vijaya L. Murthy's NPI number?
1699966887. 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 Vijaya L. Murthy, 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 patients127
Services billed to Medicare284
Different services or procedures13
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients69

Most frequent services

  1. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)93 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)92 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)54 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%
  • Arthritis71%
  • High cholesterol68%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Chronic kidney disease30%

Hospitals where Vijaya L. Murthy works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vijaya L. Murthy 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 Vijaya L. Murthy is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 2660 Gulf Fwy SLeague City, TX 77573
  • 301 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77555 (409) 772‑2222

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Vijaya L. Murthy as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • UTMB Faculty Group Practice1,101 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in League City

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in League City, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in UTMB Faculty Group Practice

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2003 (23 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1699966887
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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