Kusum Paudel, NP
NPI 1710608641 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kusum Paudel, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1710608641).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710608641
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5017005 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
3 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 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 75 | 33 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 53 | 27 |
| Losartan Potassium | 39 | 20 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 30 | 14 |
| Lisinopril | 27 | 17 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 25 | 12 |
| Simvastatin | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$204 across 4 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
- 2022-09-08
- Last updated
- 2026-04-02
- Certified
- 2026-04-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kusum Paudel's NPI number?
- Kusum Paudel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710608641, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kusum Paudel's specialty?
- Kusum Paudel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kusum Paudel located?
- Kusum Paudel's practice location on file with NPPES is 4201 University Dr Ste 101, Durham, NC 27707-2533.
- What is Kusum Paudel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kusum Paudel is (984) 283-1722.
- Does Kusum Paudel accept Medicare?
- Kusum Paudel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kusum Paudel's NPI active?
- Yes — Kusum Paudel's NPI (1710608641) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.