KUSUM VISWANATHAN M.D.
NPI 1790876126
Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in Brooklyn, NY

Active since September 28, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1 BROOKDALE PLZ, SUITE # 346, BROOKLYN, NY 11212(718) 240-5904 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 21, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Kusum Viswanathan M.d. NPPES

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

KUSUM VISWANATHAN M.D. (NPI 1790876126) is an individual pediatric hematology-oncology provider in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (164894) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790876126
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0207X
Provider Legal NameKUSUM VISWANATHANCredential: M.D.
Location Address1 BROOKDALE PLZ, SUITE # 346Brooklyn, NY 11212-3139
Mailing Address1 Brookdale PlzBrooklyn, NY 11212-3139 · (718) 240-5904
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 21, 2013
✔ NPI 1790876126 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Hematology-OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0207X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 164894
Definition
A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases.
1 BROOKDALE PLZ, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINB02664NY
Medicaid00961826NY

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)

Kusum Viswanathan 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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Kusum Viswanathan reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Acute Care Hospital
1 BROOKDALE PLZ STE 666
Brooklyn, NY 11212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 782 clinicians in this Medicare group
Surgery
1545 ATLANTIC AVENUE, FACULTY PRACTICE
Brooklyn, NY 11213
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Interfaith Professional Physician Services PC
  • 635 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.

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.

Emergency Medicine
1 BROOKDALE PLZ
BROOKLYN, NY 11212
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1 BROOKDALE PLZ
BROOKLYN, NY 11212
Emergency Medicine
1 BROOKDALE PLZ
BROOKLYN, NY 11212
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BROOKDALE PLZ
BROOKLYN, NY 11212
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BROOKDALE PLZ
BROOKLYN, NY 11212
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BROOKDALE PLZ
BROOKLYN, NY 11212
Physician Assistant
1 BROOKDALE PLZ, BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
BROOKLYN, NY 11212
Personal Emergency Response Attendant
1 BROOKDALE PLZ
BROOKLYN, NY 11212

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 Kusum Viswanathan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kusum Viswanathan is 1790876126. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 28, 2006.

Where is Kusum Viswanathan located?

Kusum Viswanathan practices at 1 Brookdale Plz Suite # 346, Brooklyn, NY 11212. The listed phone number is (718) 240-5904.

What is Kusum Viswanathan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, with taxonomy code 2080P0207X.

Is Kusum Viswanathan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kusum Viswanathan is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kusum Viswanathan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kusum Viswanathan reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Brookdale Hospital Medical Center (Brooklyn, NY) and Interfaith Professional Physician Services, P.C. (Brooklyn, NY). 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 Kusum Viswanathan'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 Kusum Viswanathan was last updated on November 21, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.