GAJALAKSHMI KUMAR MD
NPI 1578836201
Surgery - Trauma Surgery in Tulsa, OK

Active since February 10, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.24/100
CMS Quality Rating
1919 S WHEELING AVE, STE 606, TULSA, OK 74104(918) 301-2505(918) 744-3633 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 10, 2024, Nov 10, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Gajalakshmi Kumar Md NPPES

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

GAJALAKSHMI KUMAR MD (NPI 1578836201) is an individual trauma surgery provider in Tulsa, Oklahoma, licensed in Oklahoma (30604) and active in the NPI registry since February 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Labette Health, and is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578836201
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0127X
Provider Legal NameGAJALAKSHMI KUMARCredential: MD
Location Address1919 S WHEELING AVE, STE 606Tulsa, OK 74104-5638
Mailing Address1919 S Wheeling Ave, Ste 606Tulsa, OK 74104-5638 · (918) 301-2505 · Fax (918) 744-3633
Fax(918) 744-3633
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateFebruary 10, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 10, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 10, 2024
NPI 1578836201 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtySurgery · Trauma SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0127X
License Licensed in OK · 30604
Definition
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 30604 (OK)
1919 S WHEELING AVE, Tulsa, OK 74104

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

Gajalakshmi 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 ID3577781970
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140827000360
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 8

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
225 services129 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
115 services113 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
99 services53 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.
98 services65 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
71 services71 patients
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292
Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.
41 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Labette Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Parsons, KS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number170120
Location1902 South Us Hwy 59Parsons, KS 67357 · Labette County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension St John Jane Phillips

Acute Care Hospitals · Bartlesville, OK
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number370018
Location3500 East Frank Phillips BoulevardBartlesville, OK 74006 · Washington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension St John Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tulsa, OK
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number370114
Location1923 South Utica AvenueTulsa, OK 74104 · Tulsa County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St John Owasso

Acute Care Hospitals · Owasso, OK
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number370227
Location12451 East 100th Street NorthOwasso, OK 74055 · Tulsa County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension St John Sapulpa

Critical Access Hospitals · Sapulpa, OK
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number371312
Location1004 East BryanSapulpa, OK 74066 · Creek County
Emergency services

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.

91.24/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality74.13
Promoting Interoperability100
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.

Nurse Practitioner
1919 S WHEELING AVE, SUITE 606
TULSA, OK 74104
Family Medicine
1919 S WHEELING AVE, LL 100
TULSA, OK 74104
Social Worker (Clinical)
1919 S WHEELING AVE, SUITE 204
TULSA, OK 74104
Surgery
1919 S WHEELING AVE, SUITE 600
TULSA, OK 74104
Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
1919 S WHEELING AVE, SUITE 304
TULSA, OK 74104
Internal Medicine (Adolescent Medicine)
1919 S WHEELING AVE, 200
TULSA, OK 74104
Internal Medicine
1919 S WHEELING AVE, 402
TULSA, OK 74104
Specialist
1919 S WHEELING AVE, SUITE 300
TULSA, OK 74104

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 Gajalakshmi Kumar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gajalakshmi Kumar is 1578836201. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 10, 2012.

Where is Gajalakshmi Kumar located?

Gajalakshmi Kumar practices at 1919 S Wheeling Ave Ste 606, Tulsa, OK 74104. The listed phone number is (918) 301-2505.

What is Gajalakshmi Kumar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Trauma Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0127X.

Is Gajalakshmi Kumar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gajalakshmi 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 Gajalakshmi Kumar accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Medica and Mending Health list Gajalakshmi 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 Gajalakshmi Kumar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gajalakshmi Kumar is affiliated with Labette Health, Ascension St John Jane Phillips, Ascension St John Medical Center, St John Owasso and Ascension St John Sapulpa.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gajalakshmi Kumar was last updated on September 10, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.