DR. VISHAK HARI KUMAR M.D,
NPI 1801412416
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Memphis, TN

Active since June 19, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6029 WALNUT GROVE RD STE 209, MEMPHIS, TN 38120(901) 681-0778(901) 821-9987 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 12, 2025, Jun 17, 2025, Jun 19, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Vishak Hari Kumar M.d, NPPES

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

DR. VISHAK HARI KUMAR M.D, (NPI 1801412416) is an individual infectious disease provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (73316) and active in the NPI registry since June 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801412416
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. VISHAK HARI KUMARCredential: M.D,
Location Address6029 WALNUT GROVE RD STE 209Memphis, TN 38120-2112
Mailing Address6029 Walnut Grove Rd Ste 209Memphis, TN 38120-2112 · (901) 681-0778 · Fax (901) 821-9987
Fax(901) 821-9987
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJune 19, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 12, 2025
NPI 1801412416 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License Licensed in TN · 73316
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
6029 WALNUT GROVE RD STE 209, Memphis, TN 38120

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Vishak Hari Nair

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Vishak Hari Kumar M.d, 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 ID8729591698
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250702003651, I20250707003267
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto

Acute Care Hospitals · Southaven, MS
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number250141
Location7601 Southcrest ParkwaySouthaven, MS 38671 · De Soto County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baptist Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440048
Location6019 Walnut Grove RoadMemphis, TN 38120 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number440049
Location1265 Union Ave Suite 700Memphis, TN 38104 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38120 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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 10

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

Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
6029 WALNUT GROVE RD STE 209
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
6029 WALNUT GROVE RD STE 209
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
6029 WALNUT GROVE RD STE 209
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Nurse Practitioner
6029 WALNUT GROVE RD STE 209
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
6029 WALNUT GROVE RD STE 209
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
6029 WALNUT GROVE RD STE 209
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6029 WALNUT GROVE RD STE 209
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6029 WALNUT GROVE RD STE 209
MEMPHIS, TN 38120

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 Vishak Kumar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vishak Kumar is 1801412416. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 19, 2020. The provider is also known as Vishak Hari Nair.

Where is Vishak Kumar located?

Vishak Kumar practices at 6029 Walnut Grove Rd Ste 209, Memphis, TN 38120. The listed phone number is (901) 681-0778.

What is Vishak Kumar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Vishak Kumar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vishak 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.

What insurance does Vishak Kumar accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list Vishak 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 Vishak Kumar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vishak Kumar is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto, Baptist Memorial Hospital and Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vishak Kumar was last updated on August 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.