Dr Pranat Kumar, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Poughkeepsie, NY

Dr Pranat Kumar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Poughkeepsie, New York. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Nuvance Health Medical Practice, Pc and his current practice location is 243 North Rd Ste 204, Poughkeepsie, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (845) 473-1112.

Dr Pranat Kumar is licensed to practice in New York (license number 248890) 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 1275793549.

Contact Information

Dr Pranat Kumar, MD
243 North Rd Ste 204,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1173
(845) 473-1112
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Pranat Kumar
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience20 Years
Location243 North Rd Ste 204, Poughkeepsie, New York
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 Pranat Kumar attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275793549
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/11/2008
  • Last Update Date: 05/03/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547428260
  • Enrollment ID: I20120227000030

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Pranat Kumar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275793549NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 248890 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vassar Brothers Medical CenterPoughkeepsie, NYHospital
Northern Dutchess HospitalRhinebeck, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Nuvance Health Medical Practice, Pc1658468442457

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 Pranat Kumar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNuvance Health Medical Practice, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437358033
PECOS PAC ID: 1658468442
Enrollment ID: O20071025000436

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 Pranat 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 Pranat Kumar, MD
243 North Rd Ste 204,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1173

Ph: (845) 758-5636
Dr Pranat Kumar, MD
243 North Rd Ste 204,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1173

Ph: (845) 473-1112

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