SATHYARAJ MURUGAPPAN MD
NPI 1881037497
Emergency Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Active since April 12, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
315 M.L.K. JR WAY, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 403-8327 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 9, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: May 9, 2022, Sep 1, 2016, May 9, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Sathyaraj Murugappan Md NPPES

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

SATHYARAJ MURUGAPPAN MD (NPI 1881037497) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (60660109) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881037497
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameSATHYARAJ MURUGAPPANCredential: MD
Location Address315 M.L.K. JR WAYTacoma, WA 98405
Mailing AddressPo Box 5215Tacoma, WA 98415-0215
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateMay 9, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 9, 2022
✔ NPI 1881037497 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · 60660109
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
315 M.L.K. JR WAY, Tacoma, WA 98405

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

Sathyaraj Murugappan 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 ID547555336
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160817002959
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Sathyaraj Murugappan reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
1901 S UNION AVE
Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 125 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
2715 NACHES AVE SW # GSWA1N02
Renton, WA 98057
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 2,678 clinicians in this Medicare group
Gastroenterology
1100 9TH AVE
Seattle, WA 98101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 1,021 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Virginia Mason Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500005
Location925 Seneca StSeattle, WA 98101 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number500052
Location201 - 16th Avenue EastSeattle, WA 98112 · King County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98405 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
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

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

Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
315 M.L.K. JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Emergency Medicine
315 M.L.K. JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Registered Nurse (Plastic Surgery)
315 M.L.K. JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
315 M.L.K. JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Internal Medicine
315 M.L.K. JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Internal Medicine
315 M.L.K. JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Nurse Practitioner
315 M.L.K. JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Registered Nurse (Emergency)
315 M.L.K. JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405

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 Sathyaraj Murugappan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sathyaraj Murugappan is 1881037497. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2013.

Where is Sathyaraj Murugappan located?

Sathyaraj Murugappan practices at 315 M.L.K. Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 403-8327.

What is Sathyaraj Murugappan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Sathyaraj Murugappan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sathyaraj Murugappan 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 Sathyaraj Murugappan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sathyaraj Murugappan reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Tacoma Emergency Care Physicians, PLLC (Tacoma, WA), Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington (Renton, WA) and Virginia Mason Medical Center (Seattle, WA). 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 Sathyaraj Murugappan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sathyaraj Murugappan accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Sathyaraj Murugappan 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 Sathyaraj Murugappan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sathyaraj Murugappan is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sathyaraj Murugappan was last updated on May 9, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.