Nikhil Murthy, MD
NPI 1710371273 · Neurological Surgery Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nikhil Murthy, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1710371273).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710371273
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30543 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
172 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 42 | $176 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 37 | $136 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 35 | $120 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 35 | $213 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 12 | $176 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,085 across 45 records (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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 676 N Saint Clair StSuite 2210Chicago, IL 60611-2927Phone: (312) 695-6200
- 200 1st St NwRochester, MN 55905-2927Phone: (507) 284-2511
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-03-23
- Last updated
- 2022-09-13
- Certified
- 2022-09-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nikhil Murthy's NPI number?
- Nikhil Murthy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710371273, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nikhil Murthy's specialty?
- Nikhil Murthy is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nikhil Murthy located?
- Nikhil Murthy's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000.
- What is Nikhil Murthy's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nikhil Murthy is (800) 926-8273.
- Does Nikhil Murthy accept Medicare?
- Nikhil Murthy is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nikhil Murthy's NPI active?
- Yes — Nikhil Murthy's NPI (1710371273) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.