Jayant Kumar, MD
NPI 1558451039 · Nephrology Physician · Albuquerque, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jayant Kumar, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Albuquerque, NM (NPI 1558451039).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558451039
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD2007-0729 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1,365 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 557 | $361 |
| Home Dialysis Services Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90966 | 186 | $296 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 186 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 124 | $97 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 76 | $168 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 180 | 49 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 166 | 56 |
| Prednisone | 123 | 43 |
| Furosemide | 112 | 39 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 107 | 32 |
| Carvedilol | 105 | 46 |
| Losartan Potassium | 85 | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,959 across 36 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
- 2006-10-13
- Last updated
- 2013-01-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jayant Kumar's NPI number?
- Jayant Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558451039, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jayant Kumar's specialty?
- Jayant Kumar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jayant Kumar located?
- Jayant Kumar's practice location on file with NPPES is 3821 Masthead St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109-4679.
- What is Jayant Kumar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jayant Kumar is (505) 998-7400.
- Does Jayant Kumar accept Medicare?
- Jayant Kumar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jayant Kumar's NPI active?
- Yes — Jayant Kumar's NPI (1558451039) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-01-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.