PARKASH KUMAR
NPI 1659957611
Hospitalist in Waterbury, CT

Q: What is Parkash Kumar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Parkash Kumar is 1659957611. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2021.

Q: What is Parkash Kumar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Parkash Kumar was last updated on February 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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 March 21, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

56 FRANKLIN ST, WATERBURY, CT 06706(203) 709-8685 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 4, 2025, Jun 28, 2024, Mar 21, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Parkash Kumar NPPES

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

PARKASH KUMAR (NPI 1659957611) is an individual hospitalist provider in Waterbury, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (77036) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659957611

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NamePARKASH KUMAR

Location Address56 FRANKLIN STWaterbury, CT 06706-1253

Mailing Address56 Franklin StWaterbury, CT 06706-1253

Phone(203) 709-8685

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 4, 2025

✔ NPI 1659957611 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in CT · 77036

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

56 FRANKLIN ST, Waterbury, CT 06706

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Parkash Kumar 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 ID1658774377

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240617002304

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 5

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 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.

116 services48 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.

100 services99 patients

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.

72 services35 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.

31 services30 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

28 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06706 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

$138.84 typical visit price

range $60.82 – $183.10

Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.20 – $45.77)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$106.68 typical visit price

range $19.76 – $149.26

Typical copayment $26.67 (range $4.94 – $37.31)

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.

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