DR. NIRMAL KUMAR M.D.
NPI 1578652111
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Pasadena, CA

Active since October 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1350 N. ALTADENA DR., SUITE 100, PASADENA, CA 91107(626) 798-8400(626) 798-7617 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Nirmal Kumar M.d. NPPES

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

DR. NIRMAL KUMAR M.D. (NPI 1578652111) is an individual nephrology provider in Pasadena, California, licensed in California (A29459) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Corning Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1971).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578652111
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. NIRMAL KUMARCredential: M.D.
Location Address1350 N. ALTADENA DR., SUITE 100Pasadena, CA 91107-1488
Mailing Address1350 N. Altadena Dr., Suite 100Pasadena, CA 91107-1488 · (626) 798-8400 · Fax (626) 798-7617
Fax(626) 798-7617
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1971
Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 12, 2026
NPPES CertifiedMarch 12, 2026
NPI 1578652111 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License Licensed in CA · A29459
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
1350 N. ALTADENA DR., Pasadena, CA 91107

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid00A294590CA
OtherWA29459BPtan

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. Nirmal Kumar M.d. 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 ID9335221308
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080404000541
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960
Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.
155 services18 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
144 services48 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Corning Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Corning, NY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330277
Location1 Guthrie DriveCorning, NY 14830 · Steuben County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91107 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers21 claims1,520 services$0.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers15 claims2,880 services$0.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Sirolimus, oral, 1 mg J7520
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers12 claims360 services$2.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier13 claims13 services$184.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
3 suppliers27 claims27 services$16.61 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
3 suppliers30 claims30 services$11.38 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1350 N. ALTADENA DR., SUITE 100
PASADENA, CA 91107

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 Nirmal Kumar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nirmal Kumar is 1578652111. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2006.

Where is Nirmal Kumar located?

Nirmal Kumar practices at 1350 N. Altadena Dr. Suite 100, Pasadena, CA 91107. The listed phone number is (626) 798-8400.

What is Nirmal Kumar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Nirmal Kumar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nirmal 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 Nirmal Kumar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nirmal Kumar is affiliated with Corning Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nirmal Kumar was last updated on March 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.