ASHOK KUMAR M.D. – NPI #1518963032
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

ASHOK KUMAR is a physician located in HAWTHORNE, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1518963032 to ASHOK KUMAR on June 21, 2005. 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 207RP1001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 16 years ago on Jul 14, 2010. 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 ASHOK KUMAR below.

NPI Profile for
ASHOK KUMAR

NPI Number
1518963032
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ASHOK KUMAR
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
ACE MEDICAL GROUP, 4477 W 118TH ST
STE 200
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250-2257
Phone: (310) 675-4440 Fax: (310) 675-2970
Mailing address
4477 W 118TH ST
STE 200
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250-2257
Phone: (310) 675-4440 Fax: (310) 675-2970
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
207RP1001X
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease (Primary)
CA A38582
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine
CA A38582

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

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
ASHOK KUMAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CENTINELA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
      555 EAST HARDY STREET
      INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
    • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF GARDENA
      1145 W REDONDO BEACH BLVD
      GARDENA, CA 90247
  • NURSING HOME
    • HAWTHORNE HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE, LP
      11630 SOUTH GREVILLEA AVE.
      HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
    • LAS FLORES CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
      14165 PURCHE AVE.
      GARDENA, CA 90249
    • LAWNDALE HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE LLC
      15100 S PRAIRIE
      LAWNDALE, CA 90260
    • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF GARDENA D/P SNF
      1145 W. REDONDO BEACH
      GARDENA, CA 90247
  • LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL
    • KINDRED HOSPITAL SOUTH BAY
      1246 WEST 155TH STREET
      GARDENA, CA 90247

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