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GAYATHRI KRISHNA KUMAR MD
NPI 1326543760
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Active since March 28, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6720 BERTNER AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77030(823) 355-2666 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 12, 2024, Mar 28, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Gayathri Krishna Kumar Md NPPES

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

GAYATHRI KRISHNA KUMAR MD (NPI 1326543760) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (V2130) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Texas Childrens Hosp, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326543760
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameGAYATHRI KRISHNA KUMARCredential: MD
Location Address6720 BERTNER AVEHouston, TX 77030-2604
Mailing Address2410 Scranton Rd Apt 114Cleveland, OH 44113-4314 · (316) 300-5234
Phone(823) 355-2666
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 12, 2024
✔ NPI 1326543760 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · V2130
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.
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207LC0200X · License V2130 (TX)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
6720 BERTNER AVE, Houston, TX 77030
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 12301 Holmes StKansas City, MO 64108-2677 · Phone (816) 404-1000
Location 24401 Wornall RdKansas City, MO 64111-3241 · Phone (816) 932-2000
Location 32401 Gillham RdKansas City, MO 64108-4619 · Phone (816) 234-3000
Location 49500 Euclid Ave # Na-23Cleveland, OH 44195-2677 · Phone (216) 444-2200

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Moda Health Plan, Inc..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

Gayathri Krishna 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 ID8325396161
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240823003794
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Gayathri Kumar reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Texas Children's Physician Group
Same address
Pediatrics
6621 FANNIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
  • 2,498 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861675506 (832) 824-1000
Baylor College Of Medicine
0.8 mi
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 10
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,554 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881026664 (713) 798-0000

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Texas Childrens Hosp

Childrens · Houston, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number453304
Location6621 Fannin StreetHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services

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.

DR. ARCHANA VARGHEESE RAGHAVAN M.D.
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-2666
NEAL SAVJANI M.D.
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-1000
DR. BRIAN S CHINAI DO
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-2666
MIR TAJAMMUL HUSSAIN MD
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-2666
DR. ALIREZA PARHIZGAR M.D.
Internal Medicine
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-2222
NEKIA MARIE STEWART CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-2666
CAITLYN MARIE KOHAKE
Anesthesiologist Assistant
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (823) 355-2666
XOCHITL B. SANCHEZ M.D.
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-1750

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 Gayathri Kumar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gayathri Kumar is 1326543760. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2018.

Where is Gayathri Kumar located?

Gayathri Kumar practices at 6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (823) 355-2666.

What is Gayathri Kumar's specialty?

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

Is Gayathri Kumar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gayathri 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 Gayathri Kumar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gayathri Kumar reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Texas Children's Physician Group (Houston, TX) and Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX). 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 Gayathri Kumar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gayathri Kumar accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Moda Health Plan, Inc. list Gayathri 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 Gayathri Kumar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gayathri Kumar is affiliated with Texas Childrens Hosp.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gayathri Kumar was last updated on August 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.