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General Surgery

Vimal K. Murthy, MD

Works at hospitals in Torrance, CA · California

Summary

Vimal K. Murthy, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Torrance, CA. NPI 1902916281. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Vimal K. Murthy, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
31Years since medical school (graduated 1995)
George Washington University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Torrance Memorial Medical CenterGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Vimal K. Murthy work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Vimal K. Murthy at 1 hospital: Torrance Memorial Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Vimal K. Murthy see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Torrance, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Vimal K. Murthy's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Vimal K. Murthy accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vimal K. Murthy 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 Vimal K. Murthy?
(310) 517-4785, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Vimal K. Murthy's NPI number?
1902916281. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Vimal K. Murthy works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vimal K. Murthy at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Vimal K. Murthy is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Vimal K. Murthy as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center53 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Torrance

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Torrance, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolGeorge Washington University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1995
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1902916281
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians