Pradeep J Kumar, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Downey, CA

Pradeep J Kumar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Downey, California. He graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Southern California Permanente Medical Group and his current practice location is 9353 Imperial Highway, Downey, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (562) 657-4110.

Pradeep J Kumar is licensed to practice in California (license number G73865) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1508967548.

Contact Information

Pradeep J Kumar, MD
9353 Imperial Highway,
Downey, CA 90242-3456
(562) 657-4110
(562) 657-4177

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Physician's Profile

Full NamePradeep J Kumar
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience34 Years
Location9353 Imperial Highway, Downey, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Pradeep J Kumar graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508967548
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/21/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305976655
  • Enrollment ID: I20100611000695

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Pradeep J Kumar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508967548NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery G73865 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - DowneyDowney, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southern California Permanente Medical Group60027291757951

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Pradeep J Kumar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouthern California Permanente Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770515280
PECOS PAC ID: 6002729175
Enrollment ID: O20031110000678

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Pradeep J Kumar is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Pradeep J Kumar, MD
393 E Walnut St, Group & Provider Enrollment Unit,
Pasadena, CA 91188-6129

Ph: (888) 505-0043
Pradeep J Kumar, MD
9353 Imperial Highway,
Downey, CA 90242-3456

Ph: (562) 657-4110

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