Shicha Kumar, MD
NPI 1518100262 · Surgery Physician · New Brunswick, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Surgical Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shicha Kumar, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in New Brunswick, NJ (NPI 1518100262).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518100262
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 253249 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
156 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 | 79 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 23 | $153 |
| Partial Removal of Breast19301 | 17 | $695 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 15 | $193 |
| Biopsy Or Removal of Deep Lymph Nodes of Underarm38525 | 11 | $262 |
| Imaging of Lymph Nodes During Surgery38900 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 across 1 record (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
- 2009-04-10
- Last updated
- 2024-05-01
- Certified
- 2024-05-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shicha Kumar's NPI number?
- Shicha Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518100262, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shicha Kumar's specialty?
- Shicha Kumar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shicha Kumar located?
- Shicha Kumar's practice location on file with NPPES is 195 Little Albany St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1914.
- What is Shicha Kumar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shicha Kumar is (732) 235-7563.
- Does Shicha Kumar accept Medicare?
- Shicha Kumar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shicha Kumar's NPI active?
- Yes — Shicha Kumar's NPI (1518100262) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.