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VASANTHA KUMAR MD
NPI 1700854882
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Buffalo, NY

Active since March 14, 2006PECOS Enrolled
818 ELLICOTT ST, BUFFALO, NY 14203(716) 323-0260(716) 323-0294 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 13, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Vasantha Kumar Md NPPES

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

VASANTHA KUMAR MD (NPI 1700854882) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (001627) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700854882
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameVASANTHA KUMARCredential: MD
Location Address818 ELLICOTT STBuffalo, NY 14203-1021
Mailing Address1001 Main St Fl 5Buffalo, NY 14203-1009 · (716) 323-0260 · Fax (716) 323-0294
Phone(716) 323-0260
Fax(716) 323-0294
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 13, 2021
NPPES CertifiedDecember 31, 2020
✔ NPI 1700854882 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 001627
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License 001627 (NY)
818 ELLICOTT ST, Buffalo, NY 14203
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Other Identifiers 6

Other3611398Iha
Other040426002836Fidelis
Other00026121501Univera
Other000526779001Bc/bs
Medicaid0019022970001PA
Medicaid02277470NY

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)

Vasantha Kumar Md 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 Vasantha Kumar reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Of Florida Jacksonville Physicians Inc
879 mi
Pulmonary Disease
655 W 8TH ST, UFJP PULMONARY
Jacksonville, FL 32209
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,456 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104086479 (904) 244-3660

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

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.

KUNAL CHADHA MD
Pediatrics
818 ELLICOTT ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 323-0220
DR. N JA HPA M.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
818 ELLICOTT ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 323-0260
DR. JESSICA ALIOTTA DONHAUSER M.D.
Hospitalist
818 ELLICOTT ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 323-2000
ROBERT ROSS WELLIVER MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
818 ELLICOTT ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 323-2000
BRIAN EVANS
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
818 ELLICOTT ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 323-6570
KAITLYN HYERS
Speech-Language Pathologist
818 ELLICOTT ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 323-2000
ALANA KOEHLER
Pediatrics
818 ELLICOTT ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (716) 323-2000
SUSAN J WITTMAN M.D.
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
818 ELLICOTT ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203
Erie County (443) 895-1038

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 Vasantha Kumar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vasantha Kumar is 1700854882. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 14, 2006.

Where is Vasantha Kumar located?

Vasantha Kumar practices at 818 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203. The listed phone number is (716) 323-0260.

What is Vasantha Kumar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Vasantha Kumar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vasantha Kumar is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Vasantha Kumar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vasantha Kumar reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Florida Jacksonville Physicians Inc (Jacksonville, FL). 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 Vasantha Kumar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vasantha Kumar was last updated on January 13, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.