VINOD KUMAR M.D. – NPI #1730142993
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

VINOD KUMAR is a physician located in BAKERSFIELD, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1730142993 to VINOD KUMAR on April 10, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease Keep in mind, having a taxonomy code selected doesn't replace any credentialing or validation process that may be required by law.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on May 15, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for VINOD KUMAR below.

NPI Profile for
VINOD KUMAR

NPI Number
1730142993
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
VINOD KUMAR
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
5020 COMMERCE DR
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309
Phone: (661) 324-4100 Fax: (661) 324-4600
Mailing address
PO BOX 748792
LOS ANGELES, CA 90074-8792
Phone: (661) 324-4100 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 15, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for VINOD KUMAR

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherMEDICARE PTANCA00A493661
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)		 CA A49366
246XC2903X
- Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular / Vascular Specialist		 CA A49366
246XC2901X
- Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular / Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist		 CA A49366
207UN0901X
- Nuclear Medicine / Nuclear Cardiology		 CA A49366
207RI0011X
- Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology		 CA A49366

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
VINOD KUMAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ADVENTIST HEALTH BAKERSFIELD
      2615 CHESTER AVENUE
      BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
    • BAKERSFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      420 34TH ST
      BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301

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