VALIPARAMBIL BALAKRISHNAN PRAVEEN KUMAR M.D.
NPI 1609141811
Pediatrics in Grenada, MS

Q: What is Valiparambil Praveen Kumar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valiparambil Praveen Kumar is 1609141811. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2012.

Q: What is Valiparambil Praveen Kumar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Active since March 21, 2012PECOS Enrolled

960 AVENT DR, GRENADA, MS 38901(662) 227-7008 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 22, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 22, 2017, Feb 17, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Valiparambil Balakrishnan Praveen Kumar M.d. NPPES

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

VALIPARAMBIL BALAKRISHNAN PRAVEEN KUMAR M.D. (NPI 1609141811) is an individual pediatrics provider in Grenada, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (23517) and active in the NPI registry since March 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609141811

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208000000X

Provider Legal NameVALIPARAMBIL BALAKRISHNAN PRAVEEN KUMARCredential: M.D.

Location Address960 AVENT DRGrenada, MS 38901-5230

Mailing Address960 Avent DrGrenada, MS 38901-5230 · (662) 227-7008

Phone(662) 227-7008

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateMay 22, 20172 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1609141811 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208000000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in MS · 23517✔ Licensed in ND · PT 12243

Definition

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Also ListedPediatrics · Pediatric Emergency MedicineTaxonomy 2080P0204X · License 23517 (MS)

960 AVENT DR, Grenada, MS 38901

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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid07109554MS

Medicaid16811ND

Medicare PIN388776YWZ1MS

Medicare PIN717719ND

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

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)

Valiparambil Balakrishnan Praveen 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Valiparambil Praveen Kumar reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Central Mississippi Civic Improvement Association, Inc

100 mi

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

3502 W NORTHSIDE DR
Jackson, MS 39213

Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
69 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1134151442 (601) 362-5321

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 38901 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

$80.50 typical visit price

range $51.65 – $159.18

Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$92.20 typical visit price

range $16.15 – $129.61

Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)

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.

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.

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI - UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER

Medicare Defined Swing Bed Unit

960 AVENT DR
GRENADA, MS 38901

Grenada County (662) 227-7000

DR. SARAH KATHERINE GANTZ PANNEL D.O

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

960 AVENT DR, UMC GRENADA SENIOR CARE UNIT
GRENADA, MS 38901

Grenada County (662) 227-7222

DR. TARENCE E WADE MD

Emergency Medicine

960 AVENT DR
GRENADA, MS 38901

Grenada County (662) 227-7172

GRENADA LAKE MEDICAL CENTER

Skilled Nursing Facility

960 AVENT DR
GRENADA, MS 38901

Grenada County (662) 227-7000

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI-UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER

Psychiatric Hospital

960 AVENT DR
GRENADA, MS 38901

Grenada County (662) 227-7000

ROBERT KEITH DUBARD CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

960 AVENT DR
GRENADA, MS 38901

Grenada County (662) 227-7000

GRENADA LAKE MEDICAL CENTER

Home Health

960 AVENT DR
GRENADA, MS 38901

Grenada County (662) 227-7000

KALEB SMITH DNP, CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

960 AVENT DR
GRENADA, MS 38901

Grenada County (662) 227-7000

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 Valiparambil Praveen Kumar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valiparambil Praveen Kumar is 1609141811. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2012.

Where is Valiparambil Praveen Kumar located?

Valiparambil Praveen Kumar practices at 960 Avent Dr, Grenada, MS 38901. The listed phone number is (662) 227-7008.

What is Valiparambil Praveen Kumar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Valiparambil Praveen Kumar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Valiparambil Praveen Kumar is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Valiparambil Praveen Kumar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Valiparambil Praveen Kumar reassigns Medicare benefits to Central Mississippi Civic Improvement Association, Inc (Jackson, MS). The 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 Valiparambil Praveen Kumar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Valiparambil Praveen Kumar accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 3 other insurers list Valiparambil Praveen 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valiparambil Praveen Kumar was last updated on May 22, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.