Ameet Kumar
NPI 1679096838 · Nephrology Physician · Newport News, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ameet Kumar is a Nephrology Physician provider in Newport News, VA (NPI 1679096838).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679096838
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 272253 (MA)
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
8 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
1,063 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 241 | $93 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 215 | $76 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 180 | $346 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 135 | $110 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 69 | $64 |
| Home Dialysis Services Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90966 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 115 | 41 |
| Calcitriol | 106 | 33 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 83 | 27 |
| Furosemide | 69 | 25 |
| Losartan Potassium | 63 | 20 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 57 | 22 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 49 | 14 |
| Torsemide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$125 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 725 North StreetPittsfield, MA 01201Phone: (413) 447-2839Fax: (413) 447-2088
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-07-19
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
- Certified
- 2022-06-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ameet Kumar's NPI number?
- Ameet Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679096838, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ameet Kumar's specialty?
- Ameet Kumar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ameet Kumar located?
- Ameet Kumar's practice location on file with NPPES is 739 Thimble Shoals Blvd Ste 801, Newport News, VA 23606-3585.
- What is Ameet Kumar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ameet Kumar is (757) 873-1009.
- Does Ameet Kumar accept Medicare?
- Ameet Kumar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ameet Kumar's NPI active?
- Yes — Ameet Kumar's NPI (1679096838) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.