Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Ajit K. Tharakan work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Ajit K. Tharakan at 4 hospitals: Hillcrest Hospital Claremore, Hillcrest Hospital South, Hillcrest Medical Center and University of Missouri Health Care. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Ajit K. Tharakan see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Columbia, MO and Tulsa, OK. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Ajit K. Tharakan's specialty?
- Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also General Surgery.
- Does Ajit K. Tharakan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ajit K. Tharakan 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 Ajit K. Tharakan?
- (573) 882-4141, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Ajit K. Tharakan's NPI number?
- 1700844453. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Ajit K. Tharakan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ajit K. Tharakan at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Hillcrest Hospital ClaremoreClaremore, OK · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 370039
- Hillcrest Hospital SouthTulsa, OK · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 370202
- Hillcrest Medical CenterTulsa, OK · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 370001
- University of Missouri Health CareColumbia, MO · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 260141
Practice locations
Addresses where Ajit K. Tharakan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1 Hospital DrColumbia, MO 65212 (573) 882‑4141
- 1265 S Utica Ave, Suite 300Tulsa, OK 74104 (918) 592‑0999
- 9228 S Mingo Rd, Suite 200Tulsa, OK 74133 (918) 592‑0999
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ajit K. Tharakan as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- The Curators of the University of Missouri1,131 clinicians in the group
- Ahs Oklahoma Heart LLC132 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
- General Surgeryalso
Other thoracic surgeons in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, MO — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700844453 |
| 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