Santosh Kumar, MD
NPI 1255530911 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · East Syracuse, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Santosh Kumar, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in East Syracuse, NY (NPI 1255530911).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255530911
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 257526 (NY)
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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
9,239 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 1,432 | $8 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 1,423 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 1,259 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 658 | $121 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 373 | $172 |
| Gammaglobulin (immune System Protein) Measurement82784 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxyurea | 56 | 13 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 36 | 12 |
| Anastrozole | 18 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 16 | — |
| Gabapentin | 15 | — |
| Potassium Chloride | 15 | — |
| Prednisone | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25,419 across 44 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-13
- Last updated
- 2018-08-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Santosh Kumar's NPI number?
- Santosh Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255530911, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Santosh Kumar's specialty?
- Santosh Kumar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Santosh Kumar located?
- Santosh Kumar's practice location on file with NPPES is 5008 Brittonfield Pkwy, East Syracuse, NY 13057.
- What is Santosh Kumar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Santosh Kumar is (315) 472-7504.
- Does Santosh Kumar accept Medicare?
- Santosh Kumar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Santosh Kumar's NPI active?
- Yes — Santosh Kumar's NPI (1255530911) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.