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DR. BALBIR KUMAR MD
NPI 1275492183
Anesthesiology in Nashville, TN

Active since January 16, 2026PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 30, 2026, Jan 16, 2026 (2 updates tracked since 2026).

About Dr. Balbir Kumar Md NPPES

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

DR. BALBIR KUMAR MD (NPI 1275492183) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (74867) and active in the NPI registry since January 2026. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Nashville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275492183
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BALBIR KUMARCredential: MD
Location Address1301 MEDICAL CENTER DRNashville, TN 37232-0028
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691
Phone(615) 322-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJanuary 16, 2026
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 30, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 30, 2026
✔ NPI 1275492183 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 74867
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.
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Nashville, TN 37232
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11301 Medical Center DrNashville, TN 37232-0028 · Phone (615) 322-5000

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

Dr. Balbir 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 ID6103300082
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260318003615
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.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440039
Location1211 Medical Center DriveNashville, TN 37232 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

JORDAN MCKENZIE-SOLIS APRN, AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. TAYLOR MCKINLEY CHANEY DO
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-5000
DR. LAURA ARTIM
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
JENA MCDANIEL PHD, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. HOLLY ENDE M.D.
Anesthesiology
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR, 4648 TVC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (225) 936-9765
CHRISTOPHER ALESSIA DO
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-5000
JESSICA LOUISE BARRETT PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-5000
DR. JAMES ALEXANDER GOSS MD
Hospitalist
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-5000

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 Balbir Kumar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Balbir Kumar is 1275492183. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 16, 2026.

Where is Balbir Kumar located?

Balbir Kumar practices at 1301 Medical Center Dr, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 322-5000.

What is Balbir Kumar's specialty?

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

Is Balbir Kumar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Balbir 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 Balbir Kumar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Balbir Kumar is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Balbir Kumar was last updated on January 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.