Dr Rishi Verma Kumar, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Louisville, KY

Dr Rishi Verma Kumar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Louisville, Kentucky. He went to George Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Kentucky Eye Surgery Associates Psc and his current practice location is 4940 Hazelwood Ave, Louisville, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (502) 368-3937.

Dr Rishi Verma Kumar is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 40981) 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 1114970415.

Contact Information

Dr Rishi Verma Kumar, MD
4940 Hazelwood Ave,
Louisville, KY 40214-1270
(502) 368-3937
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rishi Verma Kumar
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience23 Years
Location4940 Hazelwood Ave, Louisville, Kentucky
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 Rishi Verma Kumar attended and graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114970415
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/28/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123021201
  • Enrollment ID: I20070824000592

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rishi Verma Kumar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114970415NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 01056703A (Indiana)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 40981 (Kentucky)Primary
207W00000XOphthalmology 61780601205 (Utah)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Jewish Hospital & St Mary's HealthcareLouisville, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kentucky Eye Surgery Associates Psc47896517614

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 Rishi Verma Kumar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKentucky Eye Surgery Associates Psc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588862361
PECOS PAC ID: 4789651761
Enrollment ID: O20040910000814

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 Rishi Verma 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 Rishi Verma Kumar, MD
4940 Hazelwood Ave,
Louisville, KY 40214-1270

Ph: (502) 368-3937
Dr Rishi Verma Kumar, MD
4940 Hazelwood Ave,
Louisville, KY 40214-1270

Ph: (502) 368-3937

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