CHRISTOPHER THURUTHUMALY MD
NPI 1316331549
Internal Medicine in Tucson, AZ

Active since March 25, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.75/100
CMS Quality Rating
2900 E MILBER ST, TUCSON, AZ 85714(520) 294-0005 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 28, 2025, Jul 5, 2022, Sep 3, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Christopher Thuruthumaly Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHRISTOPHER THURUTHUMALY MD (NPI 1316331549) is an individual internal medicine provider in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (55909) and active in the NPI registry since March 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Community Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Tucson.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316331549
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER THURUTHUMALYCredential: MD
Location Address2900 E MILBER STTucson, AZ 85714-2097
Mailing Address8765 W Kelton Ln Ste B1-110Peoria, AZ 85382-3584 · (888) 753-5988 · Fax (623) 777-4593
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMay 28, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 28, 2025
✔ NPI 1316331549 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AZ · 55909✔ Licensed in WY · 17606C
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
2900 E MILBER ST, Tucson, AZ 85714

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15020 E Glenn StTucson, AZ 85712-1214 · Phone (520) 347-5555 · Fax (520) 347-5550

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Thuruthumaly Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1355656471
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181117000340, I20250106003155
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

11

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Thuruthumaly reassigns Medicare billing to 11 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Interventional Cardiology
395 N SILVERBELL RD STE 355
Tucson, AZ 85745
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 293 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD
Tucson, AZ 85741
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 664 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
5700 E HIGHWAY 90
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 372 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
9A CLARENCE WESLEY HEALTH CENTER LOOP
Bylas, AZ 85530
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 438 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
9821 N 95TH ST
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
1200 N. BEAVER STREET, ATTN: PAYER CREDENTIALING
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 552 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
1233 E 2ND ST
Casper, WY 82601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wyoming enrollment
  • 108 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
2827 FORT MISSOULA RD
Missoula, MT 59804
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • 155 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
415 6TH ST
Lewiston, ID 83501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Idaho enrollment
  • 101 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
12303 DE PAUL DR
Bridgeton, MO 63044
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 419 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
311 services125 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
118 services117 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
117 services73 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
99 services98 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
75 services75 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Community Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Missoula, MT
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number270023
Location2827 Fort Missoula RdMissoula, MT 59804 · Missoula County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85714 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

97.75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40
Cost92.52

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers25 claims25 services$13.57 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers43 claims43 services$64.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Skilled Nursing Facility (Nursing Care, Pediatric)
2900 E MILBER ST
TUCSON, AZ 85714
Physical Therapist
2900 E MILBER ST
TUCSON, AZ 85714
Occupational Therapist
2900 E MILBER ST
TUCSON, AZ 85714
Physical Therapy Assistant
2900 E MILBER ST
TUCSON, AZ 85714
Physician Assistant
2900 E MILBER ST
TUCSON, AZ 85714
Occupational Therapist
2900 E MILBER ST
TUCSON, AZ 85714
Hospitalist
2900 E MILBER ST
TUCSON, AZ 85714
Skilled Nursing Facility
2900 E MILBER ST
TUCSON, AZ 85714

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Thuruthumaly's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Thuruthumaly is 1316331549. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2015.

Where is Christopher Thuruthumaly located?

Christopher Thuruthumaly practices at 2900 E Milber St, Tucson, AZ 85714. The listed phone number is (520) 294-0005.

What is Christopher Thuruthumaly's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Christopher Thuruthumaly enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Thuruthumaly is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Thuruthumaly's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Thuruthumaly reassigns Medicare benefits to 11 organizations: Tucson Physician Group Holdings, LLC (Tucson, AZ), Northwest Hbp Medical Services LLC (Tucson, AZ), Cogent Healthcare Of Arizona PC (Sierra Vista, AZ), San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation (Bylas, AZ), Aligned Medical Providers, LLC (Scottsdale, AZ) and 6 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christopher Thuruthumaly's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Thuruthumaly accept?

Health plans from Antidote Health Plan of Arizona, Inc., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and 5 other insurers list Christopher Thuruthumaly as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Christopher Thuruthumaly affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Thuruthumaly is affiliated with Community Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Thuruthumaly was last updated on May 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.