Nikila Kumar, M.D.
NPI 1295095495 · Rheumatology Physician · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295095495
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 50980 (AZ)
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
14 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
13,521 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 | 1,498 | $130 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 1,492 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 1,360 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 1,156 | $8 |
| Measurement C-Reactive Protein for Detection of Infection Or Inflammation86140 | 1,102 | $5 |
| Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate, to Detect Inflammation, Automated85652 | 1,091 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 363 | 150 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 198 | 83 |
| Prednisone | 182 | 76 |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) Pen | 82 | 16 |
| Tofacitinib Citratebrand: Xeljanz Xr | 61 | 11 |
| Folic Acid | 60 | 23 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,594 across 178 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)
- 2152 S Vineyard Ste 129Mesa, AZ 85210-6882Phone: (480) 443-8400Fax: (480) 443-8697
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-05-22
- Last updated
- 2022-08-18
- Certified
- 2022-08-18
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.