Suresh Kumar, MD
NPI 1023532058 · Rheumatology Physician · Smithfield, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Suresh Kumar, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Smithfield, NC (NPI 1023532058).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023532058
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME163578 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
66 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 34 | $125 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 32 | $164 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $125–$164 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 40 | 23 |
| Prednisone | 35 | 20 |
| Meloxicam | 30 | 18 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 22 | 16 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 20 | — |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 13 | — |
| Gabapentin | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$115 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4728 N Habana Ave Ste 303Tampa, FL 33614-7183Phone: (813) 343-0400Fax: (813) 666-2806
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-08-01
- Last updated
- 2025-10-01
- Certified
- 2025-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Suresh Kumar's NPI number?
- Suresh Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023532058, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Suresh Kumar's specialty?
- Suresh Kumar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Suresh Kumar located?
- Suresh Kumar's practice location on file with NPPES is 507 N Brightleaf Blvd Ste 202, Smithfield, NC 27577-4405.
- What is Suresh Kumar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Suresh Kumar is (919) 934-3022.
- Does Suresh Kumar accept Medicare?
- Suresh Kumar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Suresh Kumar's NPI active?
- Yes — Suresh Kumar's NPI (1023532058) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.