Babu Kumar, MD
NPI 1295721942 · Internal Medicine Physician · Hamden, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Babu Kumar, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Hamden, CT (NPI 1295721942).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295721942
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 032892 (CT)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,799 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 | 613 | $137 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 501 | $93 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 156 | $139 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 147 | $20 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 124 | $87 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 183 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 1,011 | 334 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 953 | 280 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 902 | 239 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 746 | 190 |
| Metformin Hcl | 583 | 156 |
| Losartan Potassium | 488 | 135 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,458 across 116 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
- 2005-09-27
- Last updated
- 2013-07-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Babu Kumar's NPI number?
- Babu Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295721942, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Babu Kumar's specialty?
- Babu Kumar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Babu Kumar located?
- Babu Kumar's practice location on file with NPPES is 2543 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514-1809.
- What is Babu Kumar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Babu Kumar is (203) 230-4160.
- Does Babu Kumar accept Medicare?
- Babu Kumar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Babu Kumar's NPI active?
- Yes — Babu Kumar's NPI (1295721942) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-07-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.