Dr Nirmal Kumar, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Pasadena, CA

Dr Nirmal Kumar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Pasadena, California. He graduated from medical school in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. His current practice location is 1350 N. Altadena Dr., Suite 100, Pasadena, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (626) 798-8400.

Dr Nirmal Kumar is licensed to practice in California (license number A29459) 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 1578652111.

Contact Information

Dr Nirmal Kumar, MD
1350 N. Altadena Dr., Suite 100,
Pasadena, CA 91107-1488
(626) 798-8400
(626) 798-7617

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nirmal Kumar
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience53 Years
Location1350 N. Altadena Dr., Pasadena, California
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:
  • Dr Nirmal Kumar graduated from medical school in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578652111
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/23/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335221308
  • Enrollment ID: I20080404000541

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nirmal Kumar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578652111NPI-NPPES
00A294590MedicaidCA
WA29459BOtherPTAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology A29459 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Davita-eaton Canyon DialysisPasadena, CADialysis facility
Huntington Memorial HospitalPasadena, CAHospital
Methodist Hospital Of Southern CaArcadia, CAHospital

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. Dr Nirmal Kumar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNirmal Kumar, M.d., Inc., A Professional Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1144490822
PECOS PAC ID: 6901983600
Enrollment ID: O20080404000555

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. Dr Nirmal 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
Dr Nirmal Kumar, MD
1350 N. Altadena Dr., Suite 100,
Pasadena, CA 91107-1488

Ph: (626) 798-8400
Dr Nirmal Kumar, MD
1350 N. Altadena Dr., Suite 100,
Pasadena, CA 91107-1488

Ph: (626) 798-8400

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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