Pawan Kumar, MD
NPI 1972541829 · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician · Tulare, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Endocrinology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pawan Kumar, MD is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider in Tulare, CA (NPI 1972541829).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972541829
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD2005-0818 (NM)
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
93 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 69 | $2 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 24 | $9 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$9 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Glipizide | 257 | 99 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 203 | 63 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 125 | 41 |
| Metformin Hcl | 120 | 43 |
| Dulaglutidebrand: Trulicity | 114 | 35 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 112 | 29 |
| Linagliptin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$271 across 13 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
- 2006-06-03
- Last updated
- 2009-07-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pawan Kumar's NPI number?
- Pawan Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972541829, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pawan Kumar's specialty?
- Pawan Kumar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pawan Kumar located?
- Pawan Kumar's practice location on file with NPPES is 591 E Merritt Ave, Tulare, CA 93274-2172.
- What is Pawan Kumar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pawan Kumar is (559) 697-6757.
- Does Pawan Kumar accept Medicare?
- Pawan Kumar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pawan Kumar's NPI active?
- Yes — Pawan Kumar's NPI (1972541829) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-07-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.