Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nirmala Murugavel, M.D.
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Michigan City, IN
- NPI 1558363887
- Accepts Medicare
- 45 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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3500 Franciscan Way
Michigan City, IN 463600021
(219) 852-1524
fax (219) 933-2288 - Additional location
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425 Sand Creek Dr
Chesterton, IN 463041589
(219) 395-9353
fax (219) 395-9147 - Mailing address
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Po Box 781076
Detroit, MI 482781076
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 18, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1981 — 45 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Indiana #01041303A
- Medicaid
- IN #100373190
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558363887. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,801
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$210,616
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 551 | 207 | $113 | |
99309 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | 231 | 108 | $101 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 156 | 148 | $107 | |
99306 |
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 138 | 128 | $174 | |
99308 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 136 | 71 | $71 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 120 | 65 | $75 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 113 | 44 | $201 | |
99310 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 101 | 60 | $146 | |
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 81 | 51 | $72 | |
99316 |
Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes | 61 | 57 | $125 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 177. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$394
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $146.43 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 1 | $125.00 | |
| Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $122.80 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,709
Patients
875
Total drug cost
$50,707
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 195 | 122 | $1,681 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 189 | 88 | $2,426 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 184 | 79 | $1,156 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 147 | 71 | $957 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 115 | 67 | $1,173 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 108 | 60 | $565 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 98 | 50 | $996 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 96 | 49 | $1,123 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 94 | 62 | $454 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 90 | 27 | $907 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nirmala Murugavel's medical specialty?
Dr. Nirmala Murugavel practices Hospitalist Physician in Michigan City, IN.
Where does Dr. Nirmala Murugavel practice?
Dr. Nirmala Murugavel practices at 3500 Franciscan Way, Michigan City, IN 463600021. Office phone: 2198521524.
What is Dr. Nirmala Murugavel's NPI?
Dr. Nirmala Murugavel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558363887, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nirmala Murugavel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nirmala Murugavel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nirmala Murugavel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.