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DR. SULEKHA P KUMAR MD
NPI 1184686990
Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology in Chicago, IL

Active since April 05, 2006PECOS Enrolled
225 E CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611(800) 543-7362 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 4, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Sulekha P Kumar Md NPPES

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

DR. SULEKHA P KUMAR MD (NPI 1184686990) is an individual pediatric cardiology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036062515) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184686990
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. SULEKHA P KUMARCredential: MD
Location Address225 E CHICAGO AVEChicago, IL 60611-2991
Mailing Address225 E Chicago AveChicago, IL 60611-2991 · (800) 543-7362
Phone(800) 543-7362
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 4, 2020
NPPES CertifiedJune 4, 2020
✔ NPI 1184686990 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0202X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036062515
Definition
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.
225 E CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60611
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Sulekha Polavarapu

Other Identifiers 1

Other036062515IL · State License

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Sulekha P Kumar Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Sulekha Kumar reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Magella Medical Associates Billing, Inc.
965 mi
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
2400 ROUND ROCK AVE
Round Rock, TX 78681
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 432 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083631071 (512) 341-1000

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

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.

BESSEY ELIZABETH JOSE GEEVARGHESE DO
Pediatrics
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (630) 933-6631
CHRISTINA SOOJIN KIM M.D.
Pediatrics
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (443) 928-7458
JESSICA LAUREN OFFENBACH APN
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4000
MS. JENNY KO LEE APN
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (847) 962-6268
ERIN COHEN MD
Pediatrics (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4000
DR. JOSEPH HART COLLINS MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-3550
ALEXIS LYN HARMON
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4000
SHANNON JULIA CONWAY MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4000

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 Sulekha Kumar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sulekha Kumar is 1184686990. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2006. The provider is also known as Sulekha Polavarapu.

Where is Sulekha Kumar located?

Sulekha Kumar practices at 225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611. The listed phone number is (800) 543-7362.

What is Sulekha Kumar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology, with taxonomy code 2080P0202X.

Is Sulekha Kumar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sulekha Kumar is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Sulekha Kumar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sulekha Kumar reassigns Medicare benefits to Magella Medical Associates Billing, Inc. (Round Rock, TX). The 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 Sulekha Kumar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sulekha Kumar accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Sulekha 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sulekha Kumar was last updated on June 4, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.