Shekar Kumar, MD
NPI 1811978661 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Greenwood, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shekar Kumar, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Greenwood, SC (NPI 1811978661).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811978661
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30252 (SC)
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
20 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
5,976 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 1,859 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 662 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 476 | $123 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 258 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 226 | $173 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 395 | 132 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 289 | 93 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 229 | 84 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 209 | 68 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 193 | 56 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 182 | 67 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,262 across 92 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
- 2005-11-09
- Last updated
- 2025-08-19
- Certified
- 2025-08-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shekar Kumar's NPI number?
- Shekar Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811978661, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shekar Kumar's specialty?
- Shekar Kumar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shekar Kumar located?
- Shekar Kumar's practice location on file with NPPES is 421 Epting Ave, Greenwood, SC 29646-4041.
- What is Shekar Kumar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shekar Kumar is (864) 227-6818.
- Does Shekar Kumar accept Medicare?
- Shekar Kumar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shekar Kumar's NPI active?
- Yes — Shekar Kumar's NPI (1811978661) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.