Thomas Kanjapalill Kurian, M.D.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Thomas Kanjapalill Kurian is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology specialist based in Austin, TX with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY)
With over 23 years in internal medicine, Thomas Kanjapalill Kurian, M.D. is a long-established clinical cardiac electrophysiology specialist in Austin. Trained at University of Texas Medical School at Houston (class of 2003), he has been practicing for over 23 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and afib. CMS MIPS quality score: 95.88/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 93% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1301 W 38th St Suite 400, Austin, TX 78705-1000
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 93% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202395.88/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.3 pts)
Top 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better64.5%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-18.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
533
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
346
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,700
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $567k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Atrial Fibrillation.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+49%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$5.8k received from industry
44 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Thomas Kanjapalill Kurian's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
Mcgovern Medical School at Uthealth Houston
23 years in practice
Experienced
A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.
Taxonomy: 207RC0001X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical School at Houston (Class of 2003)
Virtual Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Care With Thomas Kanjapalill Kurian
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Thomas Kanjapalill Kurian for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Austin required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Thomas Kanjapalill Kurian
NPI records show Dr. Kurian as active with telehealth listed in Austin, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (512) 324-3440.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1301 W 38th St Suite 400, Austin, TX 78705-1000
Mailing Address
1301 W 38th St Suite 400, Austin, TX 78705-1000
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