2026 NPPES data Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician NPI 1053551507 M.D.
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KASTURI KUMAR, M.D.

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician in HOUSTON, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
61
Medicare Part D claims · Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: KASTURI KUMAR, M.D. is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HOUSTON, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 61 claims — 26% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: KASTURI KUMAR, M.D. filed 61 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HOUSTON, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

KASTURI KUMAR, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KASTURI KUMAR, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/24/2009

NPI 1053551507

Primary specialty

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician

Niche

1,235 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

61 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,107

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician share within Texas

1. Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

KASTURI KUMAR, M.D. is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician provider practicing in HOUSTON, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1053551507. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KASTURI KUMAR, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 8240 ANTOINE DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77088, with a listed phone of (713) 622-6835. NPI 1053551507 was issued on 02/24/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KUMAR most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 61 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,235 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,107 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

8240 ANTOINE DR
HOUSTON, TX 77088

Provider Details

NPI 1053551507
Specialty Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/24/2009

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KASTURI KUMAR, M.D.. To verify KASTURI KUMAR, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

KASTURI KUMAR, M.D. — brand share 26.0%
Specialty average (est.)

26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 61 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

61
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
146
Total Day Supply
4,068
Brand vs Generic
26% brand / 74% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$330

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
83.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.77

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician Overview

How KASTURI KUMAR, M.D. fits within the Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician landscape nationally.

1,235
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician Providers in US
51
States with Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician
1,107
Avg Claims per Provider

KASTURI KUMAR, M.D.'s 61 claims are below the specialty average of 1,107.

Nearby Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KUMAR.

Compare Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KASTURI KUMAR, M.D.'s specialty?
KASTURI KUMAR, M.D. specializes in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician and practices in HOUSTON, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KASTURI KUMAR, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KASTURI KUMAR, M.D. wrote 61 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is KASTURI KUMAR, M.D. located?
KASTURI KUMAR, M.D. is located at 8240 ANTOINE DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77088. Phone: (713) 622-6835.
What is KASTURI KUMAR, M.D.'s NPI number?
KASTURI KUMAR, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053551507, issued on 02/24/2009.
Does KASTURI KUMAR, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KASTURI KUMAR, M.D.'s prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
How many Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,235 Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician provider writes 1,107 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does KASTURI KUMAR, M.D. accept Medicare?
KASTURI KUMAR, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 61 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KASTURI KUMAR, M.D.'s credentials?
KASTURI KUMAR, M.D.'s NPI is 1053551507 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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