BRIGHU KUMAR AA-C
NPI 1043649197
Anesthesiologist Assistant in Tampa, FL

Active since November 08, 2013Accepts Medicare Assignment
89.43/100
CMS Quality Rating
12902 USF MAGNOLIA DR, TAMPA, FL 33612(813) 745-4673(813) 449-8618 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 1, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 16, 2018, Mar 17, 2018, Dec 13, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Brighu Kumar Aa-c NPPES

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

BRIGHU KUMAR AA-C (NPI 1043649197) is an individual anesthesiologist assistant in Tampa, Florida, licensed in Florida (AA452) and active in the NPI registry since November 2013. He is affiliated with Baycare Hospital Wesley Chapel and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043649197
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367H00000X
Provider Legal NameBRIGHU KUMARCredential: AA-C
Location Address12902 USF MAGNOLIA DRTampa, FL 33612-9416
Mailing AddressPo Box 198441Atlanta, GA 30384-8441 · (813) 745-4673 · Fax (813) 449-8618
Fax(813) 449-8618
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateNovember 8, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 1, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 1, 2025
✔ NPI 1043649197 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologist AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367H00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · AA452
Definition
An individual certified by the state to perform anesthesia services under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologist Assistants are required to have a bachelor's degree with a premed curriculum prior to entering a two-year anesthesiology assistant program, which is focused upon the delivery and maintenance of anesthesia care as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques. An Anesthesiologist Assistant must work as a member of the anesthesia care team under the direction of a qualified Anesthesiologist.
12902 USF MAGNOLIA DR, Tampa, FL 33612

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Brighu Kumar Aa-c 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 ID8527298736
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181109001636

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Brighu Kumar reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hematology & Oncology
12902 USF MAGNOLIA DR
Tampa, FL 33612
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 992 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
13330 USF LAUREL DR
Tampa, FL 33612
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 749 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pain Medicine
3000 E FLETCHER AVE, SUITE 205
Tampa, FL 33613
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,287 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
2995 DREW ST FL 2
Clearwater, FL 33759
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 2,009 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
28 N PALAFOX ST
Pensacola, FL 32502
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 768 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1305 WALT WHITMAN RD STE 300
Melville, NY 11747
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 628 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for bone marrow aspiration and/or biopsy at pelvic bone 01112
Anesthesia for a bone marrow aspiration or biopsy at the pelvic bone is a service where medication is administered to numb the area. This helps to block pain during the procedure. It's typically done by injecting the anesthetic into the skin and tissue around the pelvic bone.
31 services31 patients
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.
20 services20 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baycare Hospital Wesley Chapel

Acute Care Hospitals · Wesley Chapel, FL
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100362
Location4501 Bruce B. Downs BlvdWesley Chapel, FL 33544 · Pasco County
Emergency services

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

89.43/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.84
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Surgery
12902 USF MAGNOLIA DR
TAMPA, FL 33612
Nurse Practitioner
12902 USF MAGNOLIA DR
TAMPA, FL 33612
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
12902 USF MAGNOLIA DR
TAMPA, FL 33612
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12902 USF MAGNOLIA DR
TAMPA, FL 33612
Physician Assistant
12902 USF MAGNOLIA DR
TAMPA, FL 33612
Obstetrics & Gynecology
12902 USF MAGNOLIA DR
TAMPA, FL 33612
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
12902 USF MAGNOLIA DR
TAMPA, FL 33612
Anesthesiology
12902 USF MAGNOLIA DR
TAMPA, FL 33612

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 Brighu Kumar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brighu Kumar is 1043649197. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 8, 2013.

Where is Brighu Kumar located?

Brighu Kumar practices at 12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, Tampa, FL 33612. The listed phone number is (813) 745-4673.

What is Brighu Kumar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiologist Assistant with taxonomy code 367H00000X.

Is Brighu Kumar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brighu 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Brighu Kumar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brighu Kumar reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc (Tampa, FL), Greater Florida Anesthesiologists, LLC (Tampa, FL), Gulf-To-Bay Anesthesiology Associates LLC (Tampa, FL), Baycare Medical Group, Inc. (Clearwater, FL), Ams National LLC (Pensacola, FL) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Brighu Kumar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brighu Kumar accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Health, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Insurance Company list Brighu 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 Brighu Kumar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brighu Kumar is affiliated with Baycare Hospital Wesley Chapel.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brighu Kumar was last updated on October 1, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months 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.