Monica Kumar, MD
NPI 1629572904 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Monica Kumar, MD is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1629572904).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629572904
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramStudent, Health Care
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PTL154 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 88 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 461 | 203 |
| Lisinopril | 266 | 118 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 248 | 92 |
| Losartan Potassium | 194 | 92 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 187 | 109 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 182 | 80 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 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
- 2018-03-21
- Last updated
- 2021-12-15
- Certified
- 2021-12-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Monica Kumar's NPI number?
- Monica Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629572904, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Monica Kumar's specialty?
- Monica Kumar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (Student, Health Care).
- Where is Monica Kumar located?
- Monica Kumar's practice location on file with NPPES is Clinica Sierra Vista/East Niles Community Health Center, Bakersfield, CA 93306-4937.
- What is Monica Kumar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Monica Kumar is (661) 328-4284.
- Does Monica Kumar accept Medicare?
- Monica Kumar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Monica Kumar's NPI active?
- Yes — Monica Kumar's NPI (1629572904) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.