Pirkash Kumar, M.D
NPI 1558711515 · Hospitalist Physician · Yuma, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pirkash Kumar, M.D is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Yuma, AZ (NPI 1558711515).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558711515
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 57733 (AZ)
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
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
614 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 | 382 | $76 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 191 | $110 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 26 | $48 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 15 | $125 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $48–$125 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 53 | 42 |
| Carvedilol | 50 | 32 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 31 | 31 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 30 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 30 | 27 |
| Lisinopril | 29 | 25 |
| Furosemide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$268 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 56 Franklin StWaterbury, CT 06706-1253Phone: (203) 709-6424
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-06-20
- Last updated
- 2024-12-09
- Certified
- 2024-12-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pirkash Kumar's NPI number?
- Pirkash Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558711515, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pirkash Kumar's specialty?
- Pirkash Kumar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pirkash Kumar located?
- Pirkash Kumar's practice location on file with NPPES is 2400 S Avenue a, Yuma, AZ 85364-7170.
- What is Pirkash Kumar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pirkash Kumar is (928) 344-2400.
- Does Pirkash Kumar accept Medicare?
- Pirkash Kumar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pirkash Kumar's NPI active?
- Yes — Pirkash Kumar's NPI (1558711515) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.