NARESH KUMAR MD – NPI #1235147158
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

NARESH KUMAR is a surgeon located in TUSCALOOSA, AL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1235147158 to NARESH KUMAR on August 04, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. 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 NARESH KUMAR below.

NPI Profile for
NARESH KUMAR

NPI Number
1235147158
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
NARESH KUMAR
Credentials
MD
Primary location
225 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
SUITE 303
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Phone: (205) 345-4313 Fax: (205) 345-4314
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for NARESH KUMAR

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDAL000043491
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 AL 7801

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
NARESH KUMAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DCH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      809 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD EAST
      TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
  • LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL
    • NOLAND HOSPITAL TUSCALOOSA II, LLC
      809 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD EAST, 4TH FLOOR
      TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • DCH REHABILITATION CENTER
      809 UNIVERSITY BLVD, EAST
      TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401

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