Puneet Kumar, M.D.
NPI 1871594044 · Specialist · Richmond, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Puneet Kumar, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Richmond, VA (NPI 1871594044).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871594044
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 0101235037 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
774 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 133 | $92 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 121 | $93 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 106 | $254 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 90 | $80 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 78 | $125 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 383 | 117 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 242 | 235 |
| Omeprazole | 103 | 31 |
| Famotidine | 56 | 17 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 51 | 51 |
| Sucralfate | 49 | 16 |
| Cholestyramine (with Sugar)brand: Cholestyramine | 32 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,251 across 52 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
- 2005-08-10
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Puneet Kumar's NPI number?
- Puneet Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871594044, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Puneet Kumar's specialty?
- Puneet Kumar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Puneet Kumar located?
- Puneet Kumar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1010 N Thompson St, Richmond, VA 23230-4911.
- What is Puneet Kumar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Puneet Kumar is (804) 358-1527.
- Does Puneet Kumar accept Medicare?
- Puneet Kumar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Puneet Kumar's NPI active?
- Yes — Puneet Kumar's NPI (1871594044) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.