Ashok Kumar, M.D.
NPI 1518963032 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Hawthorne, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ashok Kumar, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Hawthorne, CA (NPI 1518963032).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518963032
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A38582 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
21 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
1,361 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 668 | $81 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 219 | $51 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 183 | $98 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 86 | $3 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 85 | $134 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 121 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 368 | 91 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 350 | 92 |
| Losartan Potassium | 297 | 87 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 214 | 12 |
| Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Ipratropium-Albuterol | 197 | 17 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 195 | 83 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$122 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
- 2005-06-21
- Last updated
- 2010-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ashok Kumar's NPI number?
- Ashok Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518963032, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ashok Kumar's specialty?
- Ashok Kumar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ashok Kumar located?
- Ashok Kumar's practice location on file with NPPES is Ace Medical Group, 4477 W 118th St, Hawthorne, CA 90250-2257.
- What is Ashok Kumar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ashok Kumar is (310) 675-4440.
- Does Ashok Kumar accept Medicare?
- Ashok Kumar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ashok Kumar's NPI active?
- Yes — Ashok Kumar's NPI (1518963032) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.