Vineeta Kumar
NPI 1033146790 · Nephrology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vineeta Kumar is a Nephrology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1033146790).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033146790
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 27440 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
450 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 150 | $104 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 84 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 70 | $127 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 60 | $15 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 43 | $156 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 147 | 56 |
| Prednisone | 100 | 35 |
| Carvedilol | 76 | 30 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 67 | 33 |
| Losartan Potassium | 64 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 48 | 20 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$31,218 across 9 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)
- 1720 2nd Avenue SouthBirmingham, AL 35249Phone: (205) 975-9200Fax: (205) 996-6555
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-27
- Last updated
- 2024-02-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vineeta Kumar's NPI number?
- Vineeta Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033146790, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vineeta Kumar's specialty?
- Vineeta Kumar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vineeta Kumar located?
- Vineeta Kumar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1801.
- What is Vineeta Kumar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vineeta Kumar is (800) 822-8816.
- Does Vineeta Kumar accept Medicare?
- Vineeta Kumar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vineeta Kumar's NPI active?
- Yes — Vineeta Kumar's NPI (1033146790) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.