AKSHAY PREMCHAND KUMAR MD
NPI 1184025223
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Charleston, SC

Active since September 09, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-1414 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Akshay Premchand Kumar Md NPPES

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

AKSHAY PREMCHAND KUMAR MD (NPI 1184025223) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (AL37497) and active in the NPI registry since September 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Nyu Langone Hospitals, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184025223
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameAKSHAY PREMCHAND KUMARCredential: MD
Location Address171 ASHLEY AVECharleston, SC 29425-8908
Mailing AddressPo Box 751461Charlotte, NC 28275-1461 · (843) 792-6200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateSeptember 9, 2014
NPI 1184025223 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License Licensed in SC · AL37497
Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Akshay Premchand 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 ID8628290483
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230922003064
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.

Nyu Langone Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330214
Location550 First AvenueNew York, NY 10016 · New York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29425 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$163.84 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $40.96 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Physician Assistant
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Emergency Medicine
171 ASHLEY AVE, EMERGENCY MEDICINE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Otolaryngology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Neurological Surgery
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Radiology (Neuroradiology)
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Internal Medicine
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425

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 Akshay Kumar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Akshay Kumar is 1184025223. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 9, 2014.

Where is Akshay Kumar located?

Akshay Kumar practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-1414.

What is Akshay Kumar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Akshay Kumar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Akshay 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.

Is Akshay Kumar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Akshay Kumar is affiliated with Nyu Langone Hospitals.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Akshay Kumar was last updated on September 9, 2014. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.