Ambica Tumkur, MD
NPI 1518283993 · Clinical Neurophysiology Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ambica Tumkur, MD is a Clinical Neurophysiology Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1518283993).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518283993
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Clinical Neurophysiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
553 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy95816 | 231 | $55 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity With Video (veeg), 12-26 Hours With Review and Report By Health Care Professional95720 | 120 | $198 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), 61-119 Minutes95813 | 63 | $84 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity With Video (veeg), 2-12 Hours With Review and Report By Health Care Professional95718 | 50 | $131 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 48 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 158 | 59 |
| Lamotrigine | 91 | 24 |
| Lacosamide | 82 | 26 |
| Phenobarbital | 75 | 28 |
| Zonisamide | 68 | 25 |
| Levetiracetambrand: Levetiracetam Er | 53 | 18 |
| Clonazepam | 45 | 12 |
| Carbamazepine | 36 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,313 across 3 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
- 2010-04-11
- Last updated
- 2026-03-12
- Certified
- 2026-03-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ambica Tumkur's NPI number?
- Ambica Tumkur's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518283993, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ambica Tumkur's specialty?
- Ambica Tumkur is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Clinical Neurophysiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ambica Tumkur located?
- Ambica Tumkur's practice location on file with NPPES is 4915 Norton Healthcare Blvd Ste 301, Louisville, KY 40241-2866.
- What is Ambica Tumkur's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ambica Tumkur is (502) 394-6460.
- Does Ambica Tumkur accept Medicare?
- Ambica Tumkur is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ambica Tumkur's NPI active?
- Yes — Ambica Tumkur's NPI (1518283993) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.