Pirkash Kumar, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Yuma, AZ

Pirkash Kumar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Yuma, Arizona. He graduated from medical school in 2019 and has 5 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Yuma Regional Medical Center and his current practice location is 2400 S Avenue A, Yuma, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (928) 344-2400.

Pirkash Kumar is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 57733) 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 1558711515.

Contact Information

Pirkash Kumar, MD
2400 S Avenue A,
Yuma, AZ 85364-7170
(928) 344-2400
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Physician's Profile

Full NamePirkash Kumar
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience5 Years
Location2400 S Avenue A, Yuma, Arizona
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:
  • Pirkash Kumar graduated from medical school in 2019
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558711515
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/20/2016
  • Last Update Date: 06/25/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325332166
  • Enrollment ID: I20190719002619

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Pirkash Kumar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558711515NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist 57733 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Yuma Regional Medical CenterYuma, AZHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Yuma Regional Medical Center2062314826288

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. Pirkash Kumar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameYuma Regional Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194706655
PECOS PAC ID: 2062314826
Enrollment ID: O20040122000526

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. Pirkash 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
Pirkash Kumar, MD
56 Franklin St,
Waterbury, CT 06706-1253

Ph: () -
Pirkash Kumar, MD
2400 S Avenue A,
Yuma, AZ 85364-7170

Ph: (928) 344-2400

Reviews and Comments


Hospitalist Doctors in Yuma, AZ

Ashish Sharma, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2400 S Avenue A, Yuma Regional Medical Center, Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone: 928-336-3213    
Dr. Mohammed Abdelghani Gerais, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2851 S Avenue B Bldg 25, Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone: 928-336-2110    Fax: 928-336-2137
Dr. Kristina Marie Diaz, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2500 S 8th Ave Ste 200, Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone: 283-367-0959    Fax: 928-336-7256
Bharat Magu, MD
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2400 S Avenue A, Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone: 928-336-3213    
Lauren Novitskie, MD
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2400 S Avenue A, Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone: 928-336-1290    
Mehran Giblin, MD
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2400 S Avenue A, Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone: 928-344-2000    Fax: 928-336-3215

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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