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AVINASH BHARGAVA KUMAR MD
NPI 1801821343
Anesthesiology in Nashville, TN

Active since July 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 2, 2026, Dec 18, 2025, Jun 11, 2025 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2020).

About Avinash Bhargava Kumar Md NPPES

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

AVINASH BHARGAVA KUMAR MD (NPI 1801821343) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (48588) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Eau Claire.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801821343
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameAVINASH BHARGAVA KUMARCredential: MD
Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-0001
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691 · Fax (615) 322-5048
Phone(615) 322-3000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 2, 20268 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 2, 2026
✔ NPI 1801821343 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 48588✔ Licensed in WI · 3042
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207LC0200X · License 48588 (TN)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12116 Craig RdEau Claire, WI 54701-6118 · Phone (715) 858-4610

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid1530508TN
Other38871IA · Wellmark Bcbs
Medicaid1460303IA
Other38923IA · Wellmark Bcbs

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare and more.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

Avinash Bhargava Kumar Md 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 ID8123063856
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121022000212
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

7

Medicare enrollment records show Avinash Kumar reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
0.1 mi
Internal Medicine
1301 22ND AVE S
Nashville, TN 37232
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 4,711 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104202761 (615) 936-2000
Beaver Dam Community Hosptials Inc
511 mi
Family Medicine
1580 W JAMES ST
Columbus, WI 53925
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Beaver Dam Community Hospitals Inc.
  • 1,447 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275833659 (920) 350-0235
Mchs Hospitals Inc
590 mi
Clinic/Center
440 24TH ST S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1952890873 (Wisconsin)
  • 2,476 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568188589 (715) 751-6200
Memorial Hospital Inc
614 mi
Clinic/Center
N3708 RIVER AVE
Neillsville, WI 54456
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1346239373 (Wisconsin)
  • 1,440 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033701800 (715) 743-3101
Marshfield Clinic Inc
614 mi
Clinic/Center
1000 N OAK AVE
Marshfield, WI 54449
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 2,540 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952347981 (715) 387-5511
Lakeview Medical Center Inc Of Rice Lake
682 mi
Clinic/Center
806 2ND ST
Chetek, WI 54728
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 1,616 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659008605 (715) 924-2000
Flambeau Hospital Inc
701 mi
Clinic/Center
98 SHERRY AVE
Park Falls, WI 54552
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1700963048 (Wisconsin)
  • 1,351 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194317966 (715) 762-2484

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.
22 services22 patients
Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440039
Location1211 Medical Center DriveNashville, TN 37232 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Shelbyville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440137
Location2835 Hwy 231 NorthShelbyville, TN 37160 · Bedford County
Emergency services

Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tullahoma, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number440144
Location1801 N Jackson St Box 460Tullahoma, TN 37388 · Coffee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lebanon, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440193
Location1411 Baddour ParkwayLebanon, TN 37087 · Wilson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

DR. ENGLISH FLACK MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DANIEL K BARRETT APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
JACQUELYN L. GARNER PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. ROBERT JAMES LENTZ M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
LYNN HOLLIDAY M.D.
Family Medicine
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. HEATHER KRETH PSY.D
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
AARON WESLEY SCOTT APN
Nurse Practitioner
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
DR. COLLEEN M KIERNAN M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000

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 Avinash Kumar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Avinash Kumar is 1801821343. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2006.

Where is Avinash Kumar located?

Avinash Kumar practices at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 322-3000.

What is Avinash Kumar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Avinash Kumar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Avinash 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 Avinash Kumar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Avinash Kumar reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville, TN), Beaver Dam Community Hosptials Inc (Columbus, WI), Mchs Hospitals Inc (Wisconsin Rapids, WI), Memorial Hospital Inc (Neillsville, WI), Marshfield Clinic Inc (Marshfield, WI) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Avinash Kumar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Avinash Kumar accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company and Sanford Health Plan list Avinash 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 Avinash Kumar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Avinash Kumar is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital, Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital and Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Avinash Kumar was last updated on March 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.