ARUNA KUMAR – NPI #1477585289
Pathology
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
ARUNA KUMAR is a pathologist located in ROCKVILLE, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1477585289 to ARUNA KUMAR on July 06, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ZP0102X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
The NPI profile was previously updated about 18 years ago on Feb 21, 2008. 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 ARUNA KUMAR below.
NPI Profile for
ARUNA KUMAR
(about 20 years ago)
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850 Phone: (240) 364-2517 Fax: (240) 364-9020
GERMANTOWN, MD 20875-2070 Phone: (240) 566-1600 Fax:
Identifiers for ARUNA KUMAR
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | RAILROAD # | MD | 220016649 |
| MEDICAID | MD | 044051500 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207ZP0102X - Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology (Primary) |
MD | D30737 |
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
ARUNA KUMAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- SUBURBAN HOSPITAL8600 OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
- SUBURBAN HOSPITAL8600 OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD
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