Dr Arun Kumar, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Decatur, GA

Dr Arun Kumar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Decatur, Georgia. He graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Northwest Nephrology Clinic and his current practice location is 5255 Snapfinger Park Dr, 110, Decatur, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (770) 981-2211.

Dr Arun Kumar is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 056124) 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 1225050057.

Contact Information

Dr Arun Kumar, MD
5255 Snapfinger Park Dr, 110,
Decatur, GA 30035-4084
(770) 981-2211
(770) 981-0208

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Arun Kumar
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience37 Years
Location5255 Snapfinger Park Dr, Decatur, Georgia
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:
  • Dr Arun Kumar graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225050057
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/24/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315910171
  • Enrollment ID: I20050804000508

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Arun Kumar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225050057NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 056124 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Turner Hill DialysisLithonia, GADialysis facility
Emory Decatur HospitalDecatur, GAHospital
Emory Hillandale HospitalLithonia, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northwest Nephrology Clinic29614987794

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. Dr Arun Kumar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorthwest Nephrology Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215052261
PECOS PAC ID: 2961498779
Enrollment ID: O20040426000174

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. Dr Arun 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
Dr Arun Kumar, MD
5255 Snapfinger Park Dr, 110,
Decatur, GA 30035-4084

Ph: (770) 981-2211
Dr Arun Kumar, MD
5255 Snapfinger Park Dr, 110,
Decatur, GA 30035-4084

Ph: (770) 981-2211

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