DR. VIKAS KUMAR MD
NPI 1356532196
Anesthesiology in Augusta, GA

Active since August 07, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
1120 15TH ST, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY, AUGUSTA, GA 30912(706) 721-3871 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 15, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Vikas Kumar Md NPPES

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

DR. VIKAS KUMAR MD (NPI 1356532196) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Augusta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (68049) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Au Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356532196
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VIKAS KUMARCredential: MD
Location Address1120 15TH ST, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGYAugusta, GA 30912-0004
Mailing Address1120 15th St, Department Of AnesthesiologyAugusta, GA 30912-0004 · (706) 721-3871
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateAugust 7, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 15, 2014
NPI 1356532196 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License Licensed in GA · 68049
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 068049 (GA)
1120 15TH ST, Augusta, GA 30912

Accepted Insurance

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

Dr. Vikas 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 ID9830339134
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130808000756
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.

Au Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Augusta, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110034
Location1120 15th StreetAugusta, GA 30912 · Richmond County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality96.09
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.

Family Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Internal Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1120 15TH ST, 1065
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Internal Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Pediatrics
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Internal Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912

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 Vikas Kumar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vikas Kumar is 1356532196. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 7, 2007.

Where is Vikas Kumar located?

Vikas Kumar practices at 1120 15th St Department Of Anesthesiology, Augusta, GA 30912. The listed phone number is (706) 721-3871.

What is Vikas Kumar's specialty?

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

Is Vikas Kumar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vikas 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.

What insurance does Vikas Kumar accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list Vikas 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 Vikas Kumar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vikas Kumar is affiliated with Au Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vikas Kumar was last updated on January 15, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.