Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout KUMAR
Parmod Kumar, M.D. practises gastroenterology in Porterville, CA. Parmod is a 1989 graduate of State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. Parmod is also listed as specialising in specialist.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kumar?
Dr. Kumar is a gastroenterology in Porterville, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GASTROENTEROLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kumar's address?
Dr. Kumar is listed at 583 W PUTNAM AVE, Porterville, CA 93257. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kumar?
The number on file is (559) 781-6655. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kumar's NPI number?
Dr. Kumar's National Provider Identifier is 1104886142. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Kumar train?
Dr. Kumar attended State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kumar been practising?
Dr. Kumar has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Kumar perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kumar performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kumar. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (559) 781-6655
- Email not available
Practice Locations
583 W PUTNAM AVE
Porterville, CA 93257
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,102 services · 2,704 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
238 |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
126 |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
104 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
103 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
93 |
| Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43248 |
75 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery | Procedure | 45384 |
12 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
981 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
823 |
| Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit | Billing code | G0500 |
649 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other gastroenterology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other gastroenterology specialists in Porterville 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.