Murali Dharan, MD
NPI 1336143882 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Danville, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Murali Dharan, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Danville, CA (NPI 1336143882).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336143882
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A52856 (CA)
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 tenure25% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
807 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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 | 121 | $133 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 94 | $193 |
| Test to Measure Rate of Airflow94375 | 64 | $51 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Gas Dilution Or Washout94727 | 64 | $59 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 62 | $77 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 49 | $231 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 33 | 33 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 26 | 17 |
| Potassium Chloride | 22 | 19 |
| Furosemide | 21 | 20 |
| Famotidine | 20 | 18 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 17 | — |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 13 | — |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-10
- Last updated
- 2013-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Murali Dharan's NPI number?
- Murali Dharan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336143882, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Murali Dharan's specialty?
- Murali Dharan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Murali Dharan located?
- Murali Dharan's practice location on file with NPPES is 1320 El Capitan Dr, Danville, CA 94526-6258.
- What is Murali Dharan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Murali Dharan is (925) 676-2600.
- Does Murali Dharan accept Medicare?
- Murali Dharan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Murali Dharan's NPI active?
- Yes — Murali Dharan's NPI (1336143882) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.