Quick answers
- Does Muthiah Nachiappan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Muthiah Nachiappan 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 Muthiah Nachiappan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,442 Original Medicare patients and 1,874 services for Muthiah Nachiappan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Muthiah Nachiappan's NPI number?
- 1720572936. 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 Muthiah Nachiappan, 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 | 1,442 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,874 |
| Different services or procedures | 65 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan (78815)521 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)458 services
- Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan (78816)122 services
- Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body (78306)102 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)75 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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol69%
- Arthritis51%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)40%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
Hospitals where Muthiah Nachiappan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Muthiah Nachiappan 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.
- Longs Peak HospitalLongmont, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060128
- Uch-Memorial Health SystemColorado Springs, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060022
- UCHealth Highlands Ranch HospitalHighlands Ranch, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060132
- University of Colorado Hospital AuthorityAurora, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060024
Practice locations
Addresses where Muthiah Nachiappan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12605 E 16th Ave, Uchealth Anschutz Medical CampusAurora, CO 80045 (720) 848‑0000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Muthiah Nachiappan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Physicians Incorporated3,215 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other nuclear medicine doctors in Aurora
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Aurora, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University Physicians Incorporated
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720572936 |
| 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