Santhi Kumar, M.D.
NPI 1548462443 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Santhi Kumar, M.D. is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1548462443).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548462443
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A95227 (CA)
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
19 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
294 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 105 | $217 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 84 | $123 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 37 | $82 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 18 | $10 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 18 | $180 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Gas Dilution Or Washout94727 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$34 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
- 2007-06-03
- Last updated
- 2023-11-27
- Certified
- 2020-10-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Santhi Kumar's NPI number?
- Santhi Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548462443, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Santhi Kumar's specialty?
- Santhi Kumar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Santhi Kumar located?
- Santhi Kumar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1520 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033-5310.
- What is Santhi Kumar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Santhi Kumar is (323) 442-5100.
- Does Santhi Kumar accept Medicare?
- Santhi Kumar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Santhi Kumar's NPI active?
- Yes — Santhi Kumar's NPI (1548462443) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.