Quick answers
- Does Parthasarathy D. Thirumala accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Parthasarathy D. Thirumala 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 Parthasarathy D. Thirumala see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 279 Original Medicare patients and 661 services for Parthasarathy D. Thirumala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Parthasarathy D. Thirumala's NPI number?
- 1861682650. 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 Parthasarathy D. Thirumala, 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 | 279 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 661 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs (95938)208 services
- Continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, from outside the operating room (remote or nearby), per patient, (attention directed exclusively to one patient) each 15 minutes (list in addition to primary procedure) (G0453)161 services
- Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, 2 extremities (95861)90 services
- Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg) outside the brain during surgery (95955)75 services
- Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of central motor stimulation in arms and legs (95939)57 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Anxiety42%
- Depression40%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
Hospitals where Parthasarathy D. Thirumala works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Parthasarathy D. Thirumala 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.
- UPMC MercyPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390028
- UPMC PassavantPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390107
- UPMC Pinnacle HospitalsHarrisburg, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390067
- UPMC Presbyterian ShadysidePittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390164
- UPMC WilliamsportWilliamsport, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390045
Practice locations
Addresses where Parthasarathy D. Thirumala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 13; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1400 Locust StPittsburgh, PA 15219
- 1400 Locust St, Suite 3206Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 232‑8276
- 200 Lothrop StPittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 383‑1370
- 200 Lothrop St, Muh 4 EastPittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 383‑1370
- 201 State StErie, PA 16550 (412) 383‑3200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Parthasarathy D. Thirumala as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Pittsburgh Physicians4,236 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Pittsburgh
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pittsburgh, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Pittsburgh Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861682650 |
| 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