Kumar Ashish
NPI 1609361377 · Hospitalist Physician · Philadelphia, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kumar Ashish is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Philadelphia, PA (NPI 1609361377).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609361377
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2021-01539 (NC)
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
7 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
983 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 | 471 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 254 | $111 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 136 | $107 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 122 | $162 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$162 (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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 28 | 28 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 26 | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 18 | — |
| Cefdinir | 16 | 16 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 15 | 15 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 15 | 15 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$112 across 2 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)
- 532 W Brookhaven Rd Apt K24Brookhaven, PA 19015-1805Phone: (917) 496-0724
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-06-26
- Last updated
- 2025-02-18
- Certified
- 2025-02-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kumar Ashish's NPI number?
- Kumar Ashish's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609361377, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kumar Ashish's specialty?
- Kumar Ashish is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kumar Ashish located?
- Kumar Ashish's practice location on file with NPPES is 2601 Holme Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152-2007.
- What is Kumar Ashish's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kumar Ashish is (215) 335-6562.
- Does Kumar Ashish accept Medicare?
- Kumar Ashish is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kumar Ashish's NPI active?
- Yes — Kumar Ashish's NPI (1609361377) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.