Nitish Kumar, M.D.
NPI 1710368055 · Internal Medicine Physician · Schenectady, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nitish Kumar, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Schenectady, NY (NPI 1710368055).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710368055
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 305770 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
11 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
1,317 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 50 Minutes99233 | 434 | $113 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 393 | $75 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 209 | $109 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 181 | $165 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 41 | $125 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 29 | 12 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 20 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 14 | — |
| Donepezil Hcl | 14 | — |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 14 | — |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | 14 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$190 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-12
- Last updated
- 2023-12-06
- Certified
- 2023-12-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nitish Kumar's NPI number?
- Nitish Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710368055, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nitish Kumar's specialty?
- Nitish Kumar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nitish Kumar located?
- Nitish Kumar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1101 Nott St, Schenectady, NY 12308-2489.
- What is Nitish Kumar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nitish Kumar is (518) 243-4135.
- Does Nitish Kumar accept Medicare?
- Nitish Kumar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nitish Kumar's NPI active?
- Yes — Nitish Kumar's NPI (1710368055) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.