Naresh Kumar, MD
NPI 1235147158 · Surgery Physician · Tuscaloosa, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Naresh Kumar, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Tuscaloosa, AL (NPI 1235147158).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235147158
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 7801 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
853 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 35 Minutes99232 | 767 | $70 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 47 | $119 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 20 | $76 |
| Insertion of Stomach Tube Using a Flexible Endoscope43246 | 19 | $173 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $70–$173 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-04
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Naresh Kumar's NPI number?
- Naresh Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235147158, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Naresh Kumar's specialty?
- Naresh Kumar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Naresh Kumar located?
- Naresh Kumar's practice location on file with NPPES is 225 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.
- What is Naresh Kumar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Naresh Kumar is (205) 345-4313.
- Does Naresh Kumar accept Medicare?
- Naresh Kumar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Naresh Kumar's NPI active?
- Yes — Naresh Kumar's NPI (1235147158) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.