Biresh Kumar, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Waco, TX

Biresh Kumar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Waco, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Central Texas Nephrology Associates, P.a. and his current practice location is 5940 Crosslake Pkwy, Waco, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 666-2999.

Biresh Kumar is licensed to practice in Texas (license number N5169) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1558341909.

Contact Information

Biresh Kumar, MD
5940 Crosslake Pkwy,
Waco, TX 76712-6986
(254) 666-2999
(254) 666-6000

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBiresh Kumar
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience31 Years
Location5940 Crosslake Pkwy, Waco, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Biresh Kumar graduated from medical school in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558341909
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/22/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325038409
  • Enrollment ID: I20100723000264

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Biresh Kumar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558341909NPI-NPPES
4785962MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist 4301065642 (Michigan)Secondary
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology N5169 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Temple Kidney CenterTemple, TXDialysis facility
Seton Medical Center Harker HeightsHarker heights, TXHospital
Adventhealth Central TexasKilleen, TXHospital
Rollins Brook Community HospitalLampasas, TXHospital
Baylor Scott & White Pavilion - TempleTemple, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Central Texas Nephrology Associates, P.a.761894857111

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Biresh Kumar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCentral Texas Nephrology Associates, P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174578918
PECOS PAC ID: 7618948571
Enrollment ID: O20040804000286

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Biresh Kumar is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Biresh Kumar, MD
5940 Crosslake Pkwy,
Waco, TX 76712-6986

Ph: (254) 666-2999
Biresh Kumar, MD
5940 Crosslake Pkwy,
Waco, TX 76712-6986

Ph: (254) 666-2999

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