Ritu Kumar, MD
NPI 1891873238 · Infectious Disease Physician · Macon, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ritu Kumar, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Macon, GA (NPI 1891873238).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891873238
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 057716 (GA)
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
19 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
433 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 | 170 | $111 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 99 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 72 | $162 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 42 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 37 | $91 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Daptomycin | 60 | 14 |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 50 | — |
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 43 | — |
| Cefazolin Sodium | 21 | — |
| Cefepime Hcl | 21 | — |
| Darunavir/Cobicistatbrand: Prezcobix | 15 | — |
| Darunavir/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafbrand: Symtuza | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$61 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4420 Lake Boone TrlRaleigh, NC 27607-7505Phone: (919) 784-2576
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-02
- Last updated
- 2024-03-13
- Certified
- 2024-03-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ritu Kumar's NPI number?
- Ritu Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891873238, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ritu Kumar's specialty?
- Ritu Kumar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ritu Kumar located?
- Ritu Kumar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1014 Forsyth St Ste 300, Macon, GA 31201-2051.
- What is Ritu Kumar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ritu Kumar is (478) 633-1919.
- Does Ritu Kumar accept Medicare?
- Ritu Kumar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ritu Kumar's NPI active?
- Yes — Ritu Kumar's NPI (1891873238) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.