Quick answers
- Does Palaniappan Annamalai accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Palaniappan Annamalai 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 Palaniappan Annamalai see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,190 Original Medicare patients and 1,531 services for Palaniappan Annamalai. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Palaniappan Annamalai's NPI number?
- 1972529584. 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 Palaniappan Annamalai, 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 | 1,190 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,531 |
| Different services or procedures | 142 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (74018)519 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)124 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)80 services
- Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)53 services
- X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (73560)34 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%
- Diabetes62%
- Arthritis58%
- Ischemic heart disease56%
- Chronic kidney disease55%
Hospitals where Palaniappan Annamalai works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Palaniappan Annamalai 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.
- Dominican HospitalSanta Cruz, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050242
- Jackson Health SystemMiami, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100022
- Temple Health - Chestnut Hill HospitalPhiladelphia, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390026
Practice locations
Addresses where Palaniappan Annamalai is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1001 E 2nd StCoudersport, PA 16915 (814) 274‑9300
- 1611 NW 12 AveMiami, FL 33136 (305) 243‑3100
- 1700 Prairie City RdFolsom, CA 95630 (916) 351‑4800
- 1730 Prairie City Rd, Suite 120Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 351‑4800
- 3205 Salisbury CtFriendswood, TX 77546 (216) 844‑1700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Palaniappan Annamalai as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Miami2,377 clinicians in the group
- University Hospitals Medical Group Inc2,294 clinicians in the group
- Dignity Health Medical Foundation1,184 clinicians in the group
- Foundation Radiology Group PC90 clinicians in the group
- Mid Coast Health System9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Pennsylvania
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pennsylvania — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Miami
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972529584 |
| 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