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PRIYA KUMAR MD
NPI 1003906579
Anesthesiology in Chapel Hill, NC

Active since October 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
N2198 UNC HOSPITALS CB 7010, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599(919) 966-5136(984) 974-4873 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Priya Kumar Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

PRIYA KUMAR MD (NPI 1003906579) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2009-01165) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Mississippi Med Center, and is a graduate of Other (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003906579
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NamePRIYA KUMARCredential: MD
Location AddressN2198 UNC HOSPITALS CB 7010, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGYChapel Hill, NC 27599-7010
Mailing Address101 Whirlaway LnChapel Hill, NC 27516-5777 · (919) 929-9228
Phone(919) 966-5136
Fax(984) 974-4873
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 2016
✔ NPI 1003906579 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2009-01165✔ Licensed in AR · E-2395✔ Licensed in OH · 35090277
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
N2198 UNC HOSPITALS CB 7010, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare PIN5L459
Medicare UPINH15043
Medicaid140121001AR
Medicare PIN7376051OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Priya Kumar Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9133215379
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250326000450
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Mississippi Med Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Jackson, MS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number250001
Location2500 N State StJackson, MS 39216 · Hinds County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

EMILY NEWTON MEDICAL STUDENT
Anesthesiology
N2198 UNC HOSPITALS CB 7010
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (984) 974-1072
DR. ANDREA LYNN FRITZ MD
Anesthesiology
N2198 UNC HOSPITALS CB 7010
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-5136

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Priya Kumar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Priya Kumar is 1003906579. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2006.

Where is Priya Kumar located?

Priya Kumar practices at N2198 Unc Hospitals Cb 7010 Department Of Anesthesiology, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. The listed phone number is (919) 966-5136.

What is Priya Kumar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Priya Kumar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Priya Kumar is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Priya Kumar accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee list Priya Kumar as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Priya Kumar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Priya Kumar is affiliated with University Of Mississippi Med Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Priya Kumar was last updated on October 6, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.