Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout KUMAR
Rakesh Kumar, MD practises neurosurgery in Tampa, FL. Rakesh is also listed as specialising in neurological surgery.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kumar?
Dr. Kumar is a neurosurgery in Tampa, FL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “NEUROSURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kumar's address?
Dr. Kumar is listed at 5106 N ARMENIA AVE SUITE #3, Tampa, FL 33603. 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 (813) 877-7463. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kumar?
Dr. Kumar's National Provider Identifier is 1962496133. 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 Other, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kumar have?
Dr. Kumar has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, 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 fusion of additional segment of spine, partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment and insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion, 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
- (813) 877-7463
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5106 N ARMENIA AVE SUITE #3
Tampa, FL 33603
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
723 services · 466 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | Procedure | 22614 |
165 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
46 |
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
35 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back, 7-12 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22843 |
21 |
| Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back | Procedure | 63052 |
20 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc | Procedure | 22633 |
20 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
18 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22842 |
17 |
| Fusion of spine in neck by posterior approach | Procedure | 22600 |
14 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of upper spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63045 |
13 |
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.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other neurosurgery specialists in Tampa 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1978 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Fusion of additional segment of spine 8
Providers in FL 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.