Sumit Kumar, M.D.
NPI 1598743098 · Nephrology Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sumit Kumar, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1598743098).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598743098
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- L2973 (TX)
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
20 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
3,861 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 623 | $49 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 566 | $51 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 539 | $17 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 420 | $58 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 324 | $164 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Allopurinol | 267 | 86 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 226 | 52 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 192 | 58 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 150 | 54 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 124 | 40 |
| Finerenonebrand: Kerendia | 89 | 20 |
| Torsemide | 86 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$60,851 across 116 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
- 2006-01-04
- Last updated
- 2023-07-18
- Certified
- 2023-07-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sumit Kumar's NPI number?
- Sumit Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598743098, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sumit Kumar's specialty?
- Sumit Kumar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sumit Kumar located?
- Sumit Kumar's practice location on file with NPPES is 9900 N Central Expy Ste 215, Dallas, TX 75231-0929.
- What is Sumit Kumar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sumit Kumar is (214) 396-4950.
- Does Sumit Kumar accept Medicare?
- Sumit Kumar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sumit Kumar's NPI active?
- Yes — Sumit Kumar's NPI (1598743098) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.