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DR. NISHITA SAMANTH KUMAR M.D.
NPI 1366020596
Surgery in Santa Monica, CA

Q: What is Nishita Kumar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nishita Kumar is 1366020596. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2021.

Q: What is Nishita Kumar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nishita Kumar was last updated on August 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 days 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.

Active since March 30, 2021PECOS Enrolled

2121 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404(310) 315-6125 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 6, 2026, Mar 30, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. Nishita Samanth Kumar M.d. NPPES

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

DR. NISHITA SAMANTH KUMAR M.D. (NPI 1366020596) is an individual surgery provider in Santa Monica, California, licensed in California (A206583) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Saint Louis.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366020596

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameDR. NISHITA SAMANTH KUMARCredential: M.D.

Location Address2121 SANTA MONICA BLVDSanta Monica, CA 90404-2303

Mailing Address2121 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404-2303

Phone(310) 315-6125

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 6, 2026

✔ NPI 1366020596 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A206583

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License PENDING (MO)

2121 SANTA MONICA BLVD, Santa Monica, CA 90404

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11402 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63104-1004 · Phone (314) 977-4708 · Fax (314) 977-1642

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Nishita Samanth Kumar M.d. 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90404 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

$96.36 typical visit price

range $62.96 – $187.60

Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$77.96 typical visit price

range $20.84 – $153.61

Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)

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.

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Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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