Tara Kumar, PA-C
NPI 1518642404 · Physician Assistant · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tara Kumar, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1518642404).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518642404
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA62854 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
393 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 181 | $94 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 86 | $132 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 52 | $115 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 40 | $134 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 18 | $170 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 20 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 19 | — |
| Valsartan | 15 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 14 | 11 |
| Gabapentin | 14 | — |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 14 | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-06-19
- Last updated
- 2023-06-19
- Certified
- 2023-06-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tara Kumar's NPI number?
- Tara Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518642404, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tara Kumar's specialty?
- Tara Kumar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tara Kumar located?
- Tara Kumar's practice location on file with NPPES is 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302.
- What is Tara Kumar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tara Kumar is (650) 853-2977.
- Does Tara Kumar accept Medicare?
- Tara Kumar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tara Kumar's NPI active?
- Yes — Tara Kumar's NPI (1518642404) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.