2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1578652111 M.D.
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NIRMAL KUMAR, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in PASADENA, California. 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
325
Medicare Part D claims · 46 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

NIRMAL KUMAR, M.D. filed 325 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in PASADENA, California.

325
Part D claims, 2023

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NIRMAL KUMAR, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

325 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

NIRMAL 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).

What does the federal data show about NIRMAL KUMAR, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/12/2006

NPI 1578652111

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

325 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in California

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Nephrology Physician share within California

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nephrology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nephrology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology 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).

NIRMAL KUMAR, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1350 N. ALTADENA DR., PASADENA, CA, 91107, with a listed phone of (626) 798-8400. NPI 1578652111 was issued on 10/12/2006. 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 325 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 46 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $102K in drug spend. 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

1350 N. ALTADENA DR.
PASADENA, CA 91107

Provider Details

NPI 1578652111
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/12/2006

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NIRMAL KUMAR, M.D.. To verify NIRMAL KUMAR, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

325
Total Claims
$102K
Total Drug Cost
46
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
759
Total Day Supply
22,232
Generic Drug Cost
$21K
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
6.31
Gender Split
43% female / 57% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: 15, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What NIRMAL KUMAR, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Sevelamer Carbonate
32
Amlodipine Besylate
30
Furosemide
19
Auryxia
Ferric Citrate
18
Calcium Acetate
18
Prednisone
15
Pantoprazole Sodium
14
Irbesartan
13
Renvela
Sevelamer Carbonate
13
Carvedilol
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nephrology Physician Overview

How NIRMAL KUMAR, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

NIRMAL KUMAR, M.D.'s 325 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NIRMAL KUMAR, M.D.'s specialty?
NIRMAL KUMAR, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in PASADENA, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does NIRMAL KUMAR, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NIRMAL KUMAR, M.D. wrote 325 Medicare Part D claims totaling $102K in drug costs for 46 beneficiaries.
Where is NIRMAL KUMAR, M.D. located?
NIRMAL KUMAR, M.D. is located at 1350 N. ALTADENA DR., PASADENA, CA, 91107. Phone: (626) 798-8400.
What is NIRMAL KUMAR, M.D.'s NPI number?
NIRMAL KUMAR, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578652111, issued on 10/12/2006.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NIRMAL KUMAR, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NIRMAL KUMAR, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Sevelamer Carbonate, Amlodipine Besylate, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NIRMAL KUMAR, M.D. accept Medicare?
NIRMAL KUMAR, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 325 Part D claims and 46 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NIRMAL KUMAR, M.D.'s credentials?
NIRMAL KUMAR, M.D.'s NPI is 1578652111 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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