Christopher Thuruthumaly, MD
NPI 1316331549 · Internal Medicine Physician · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Thuruthumaly, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1316331549).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316331549
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 17606C (WY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
720 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 311 | $113 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 118 | $108 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 117 | $71 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 99 | $165 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 75 | $123 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $71–$165 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium Chloride | 24 | 23 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 20 | 16 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 18 | 16 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 13 | 12 |
| Furosemide | 13 | 13 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 13 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5020 E Glenn StTucson, AZ 85712-1214Phone: (520) 347-5555Fax: (520) 347-5550
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-03-25
- Last updated
- 2025-05-28
- Certified
- 2025-05-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Thuruthumaly's NPI number?
- Christopher Thuruthumaly's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316331549, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Thuruthumaly's specialty?
- Christopher Thuruthumaly is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Thuruthumaly located?
- Christopher Thuruthumaly's practice location on file with NPPES is 2900 E Milber St, Tucson, AZ 85714-2097.
- What is Christopher Thuruthumaly's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Thuruthumaly is (520) 294-0005.
- Does Christopher Thuruthumaly accept Medicare?
- Christopher Thuruthumaly is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Thuruthumaly's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Thuruthumaly's NPI (1316331549) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.