PAULA GARY KUMAR MSN, APRN, FNP-C
NPI 1619561396
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Celina, TX

Active since February 23, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1500 S DALLAS PKWY, CELINA, TX 75009(469) 204-2021(469) 204-2036 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 7, 2026, May 21, 2025, Feb 23, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Paula Gary Kumar Msn, Aprn, Fnp-c NPPES

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

PAULA GARY KUMAR MSN, APRN, FNP-C (NPI 1619561396) is an individual acute care provider in Celina, Texas, licensed in Texas (1029021) and active in the NPI registry since February 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619561396
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2100X
Provider Legal NamePAULA GARY KUMARCredential: MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Location Address1500 S DALLAS PKWYCelina, TX 75009-3495
Mailing Address1500 S Dallas PkwyCelina, TX 75009-3495 · (337) 349-8108
Fax(469) 204-2036
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateFebruary 23, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateApril 7, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1619561396 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Acute CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2100X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 1029021
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License 923070 (TX)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License 1029021 (TX)
1500 S DALLAS PKWY, Celina, TX 75009

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Paula Gary Kumar Msn, Aprn, Fnp-c 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 ID3274923917
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211210002458
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Paula Kumar reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Urgent Care
9205 LEGACY DR
Frisco, TX 75033
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 279 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
4500 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Mckinney, TX 75069
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 90 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
5717 LEGACY DR STE 180
Plano, TX 75024
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3,167 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
1441 N BECKLEY AVE
Dallas, TX 75203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 562 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
14 services14 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial

Acute Care Hospitals · Frisco, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number450885
Location12505 Lebanon RoadFrisco, TX 75035 · Collin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75009 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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 8

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

General Acute Care Hospital
1500 S DALLAS PKWY
CELINA, TX 75009
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1500 S DALLAS PKWY
CELINA, TX 75009
Internal Medicine
1500 S DALLAS PKWY
CELINA, TX 75009
Registered Nurse (Emergency)
1500 S DALLAS PKWY
CELINA, TX 75009
Registered Nurse (Obstetric, Inpatient)
1500 S DALLAS PKWY
CELINA, TX 75009
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1500 S DALLAS PKWY
CELINA, TX 75009
Nurse Practitioner (Critical Care Medicine)
1500 S DALLAS PKWY
CELINA, TX 75009
Internal Medicine
1500 S DALLAS PKWY
CELINA, TX 75009

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 Paula Kumar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Kumar is 1619561396. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 23, 2021.

Where is Paula Kumar located?

Paula Kumar practices at 1500 S Dallas Pkwy, Celina, TX 75009. The listed phone number is (469) 204-2021.

What is Paula Kumar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Acute Care, with taxonomy code 363LA2100X.

Is Paula Kumar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paula 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Paula Kumar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paula Kumar reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Legacy Urgent Care, PA (Frisco, TX), Questcare Intensivists PLLC (Mckinney, TX), Healthtexas Provider Network (Plano, TX) and Medhealth (Dallas, TX). 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 Paula Kumar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Paula Kumar accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna Healthcare, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and Oscar Insurance Company list Paula 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 Paula Kumar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paula Kumar is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paula Kumar was last updated on April 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.