SURESH N. KUMAR MD – NPI #1104016617
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

SURESH KUMAR is a physician located in KNOXVILLE, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1104016617 to SURESH KUMAR on July 31, 2007. 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 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Jun 14, 2012. 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 SURESH KUMAR below.

NPI Profile for
SURESH N. KUMAR

NPI Number
1104016617
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SURESH N. KUMAR
Credentials
MD
Primary location
939 E EMERALD AVE STE 610
KNOXVILLE, TN 37917-4569
Phone: (865) 637-8635 Fax: (865) 637-9882
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for SURESH KUMAR

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERLICENSETN48630
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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)
TN 48630
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
LA MD.203941

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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
SURESH KUMAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PARKWEST MEDICAL CENTER
      9352 PARK WEST BLVD
      KNOXVILLE, TN 37923
    • PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      7565 DANNAHER WAY POWELL
      POWELL, TN 37849
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • BIO-MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF TENNESSEE
      1826 Ailor Avenue
      KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
    • BIO-MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF TENNESSEE INC.
      148 LAKE LN
      Caryville, TN 37714
    • FMC POWELL
      732 E. EMORY RD
      KNOXVILLE, TN 37938

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