DR. SANKAR KUMAR M.D.
NPI 1528044757
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Sacramento, CA

Q: What is Sankar Kumar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sankar Kumar is 1528044757. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 20, 2005.

Q: What is Sankar Kumar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sankar Kumar was last updated on April 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.

Active since December 20, 2005PECOS Enrolled

3939 J ST STE 380, SACRAMENTO, CA 95819(916) 733-4100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Dr. Sankar Kumar M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SANKAR KUMAR M.D. (NPI 1528044757) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Sacramento, California, licensed in California (A75852) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528044757

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. SANKAR KUMARCredential: M.D.

Location Address3939 J ST STE 380Sacramento, CA 95819-3671

Mailing Address5707 Ebbshore StSacramento, CA 95835-2364 · (530) 220-6557 · Fax (530) 759-7001

Phone(916) 733-4100

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateDecember 20, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateApril 30, 2025

NPPES CertifiedApril 30, 2025

✔ NPI 1528044757 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A75852

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

3939 J ST STE 380, Sacramento, CA 95819

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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. Sankar 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

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

Permanente Medical Group Inc

39 mi

Internal Medicine

7373 WEST LANE
Stockton, CA 95210

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
20,078 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1548343510 (209) 476-2000

Usa Vascular Centers Of Los Angeles, PC

348 mi

Vascular Surgery

12840 RIVERSIDE DR, SUITE 300A
Valley Village, CA 91607

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
13 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1679951362 (323) 798-1800

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95819 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

$180.85 typical visit price

range $60.44 – $180.85

Typical copayment $45.21 (range $15.11 – $45.21)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$75.03 typical visit price

range $19.88 – $148.15

Typical copayment $18.75 (range $4.97 – $37.03)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DR. JENNIFER SHINAE JENNINGS MD

Neurological Surgery

3939 J ST STE 380
SACRAMENTO, CA 95819

Sacramento County (916) 453-0911

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 Sankar Kumar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sankar Kumar is 1528044757. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 20, 2005.

Where is Sankar Kumar located?

Sankar Kumar practices at 3939 J St Ste 380, Sacramento, CA 95819. The listed phone number is (916) 733-4100.

What is Sankar Kumar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Sankar Kumar enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Sankar Kumar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sankar Kumar reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Permanente Medical Group Inc (Stockton, CA) and Usa Vascular Centers Of Los Angeles, PC (Valley Village, CA). 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 Sankar Kumar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sankar Kumar was last updated on April 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.