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Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar, MD
NPI1689657496
- Medicare services, 2017
- 407
- Part D claims, 2019
- 29
- Publications
- 2
- Industry payments
- $139
- Affiliated sites
- 2
- Practice address
- 16111 Plummer St, Sepulveda, CA 91343
- Practice phone
- Call (310) 268-3152
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Sepulveda VA Medical Center
VA Clinic / Health Facility · Sepulveda, California
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Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar is a hematologist and oncologist in North Hills, California
Dr. Kumar practices at Sepulveda VA Medical Center in Sepulveda, California.
Dr. Kumar's NPI, 1689657496, was assigned on November 25, 2005. Dr. Kumar graduated from Stanley Medical College SMC in 1971. Dr. Kumar holds California license A32885.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1689657496NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- November 25, 2005
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (310) 268-3152
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Medical school graduation
- 1971
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar practices at Sepulveda VA Medical Center in Sepulveda, California
Dr. Kumar's primary practice is Sepulveda VA Medical Center, at 16111 Plummer St, Sepulveda, CA 91343. The practice phone is (310) 268-3152.
- Sepulveda VA Medical Center16111 Plummer St, Sepulveda, CA 91343Phone(310) 268-3152
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Kumar's primary practice is Sepulveda VA Medical Center in Sepulveda, California. Dmand AI also links Dr. Kumar to 1 physician office and 1 medical group, each named with a free account. Dr. Kumar's employer is on file too: a government & correctional health.
Sepulveda VA Medical CenterPrimary
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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Kumar practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Sepulveda VA Medical Center | Available with a free account |
| +1 more site and 1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar is one of 1,502 hematologists and oncologists in California
Hematology and oncology is Dr. Kumar's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207RH0003X. Dr. Kumar is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kumar is licensed in California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Hematology and oncology, CaliforniaPrimary
Hematologists and oncologists near Dr. Kumar
Counts of hematologists and oncologists with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
1,502hematologists and oncologists in California
2hematologists and oncologists in North Hills
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar billed Medicare for 407 services in 2017
CMS data shows 407 Medicare services from Dr. Kumar across 6 procedure codes in 2017. Medicare paid $35,921 for them.
Medicare services, 2017407
Paid by Medicare$35,921
Procedure codes6
Dr. Kumar's Medicare services by type, 2016 to 2017
- 2016
- 2017
- Office and hospital visits
- 2016: 4632017: 38716%
- Other services
- 2016: 02017: 20
Where Dr. Kumar's Medicare services took place, 2017
- In an office11428%
- In a facility29372%
Dr. Kumar compared with the California median for hematologists and oncologists, 2017
- Dr. Kumar
- California median
- Medicare services
- 407vs 93256% below
- Part D claims
- 29vs 39493% below
Medians across 1,367 hematologists and oncologists in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Kumar's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2017
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar's patients have a median age of 68
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Kumar's median patient age at 68, with 30% women.
Dr. Kumar's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 68
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women30%
- Men70%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar wrote 29 Medicare Part D claims in 2019
In 2019, Dr. Kumar wrote 29 Medicare Part D claims. They cover 2 drugs, with $3,645 in total drug cost. In 2018, CMS named 157 claims across 7 drugs.
Part D claims, 201929
Drugs named by CMS2
Total drug cost$3,645
Dr. Kumar's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2019
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2018 to 2019
- 2018
- 2019
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2018: 1572019: 2982%
Drugs named by CMS: 2 in 2019, 7 in 2018.
Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026
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Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar has 2 publications on record
Dmand AI links 2 papers to Dr. Kumar, published from 2019 to 2020.
Papers2
Years published2019 to 2020
Recent publications by Dr. Kumar
Paediatr Int Child Health
DenguePurpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar received $139 in industry payments from 2018 to 2020
CMS Open Payments shows 3 general payments to Dr. Kumar from 2 drug and device companies from 2018 to 2020. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. paid the most, $105.
General payments to Dr. Kumar by program year, 2018 to 2020
Companies that paid Dr. Kumar the most, 2018 to 2020
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar graduated from Stanley Medical College SMC
Dr. Kumar graduated from Stanley Medical College SMC in 1971.
- Medical school
- Board certified in internal medicine
- Board certified in medical oncology
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar accepts plans from 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Kumar is in network with 8 carriers, including United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 6. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- United Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- HCSC
- Regence Health Plans
- Aspirus Health Plan
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
- Elevance
Plan types Dr. Kumar accepts, by number of carriers
- PPO6
- Medicare5
- POS2
- EPO1
- HMO1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar's NPI number?
Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar's NPI number is 1689657496. It was assigned on November 25, 2005, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar?
Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar is a hematologist and oncologist in North Hills, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Hematology & Oncology Physician (taxonomy code 207RH0003X).
Where does Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar practice?
Dr. Kumar practices at 16111 Plummer St, Sepulveda, CA 91343. Dr. Kumar's primary practice is Sepulveda VA Medical Center in Sepulveda, California. Dmand AI also links Dr. Kumar to 1 physician office and 1 medical group.
What is Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Kumar is (310) 268-3152.
What is Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar's medical license number?
Dr. Kumar holds California license A32885.
Does Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Kumar billed Medicare for 407 services in 2017.
Is Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar board certified?
Yes. Dr. Kumar is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
What services does Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar bill to Medicare?
In 2017, Dr. Kumar's most billed Medicare services were hospital inpatient care (99233), office visit, established patient (99214) and hospital inpatient care (99239).
Where did Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar go to medical school?
Dr. Kumar graduated from Stanley Medical College SMC in 1971.
What drugs does Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar prescribe most?
In 2019 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kumar's most prescribed drugs by claims were Xarelto and Omeprazole.
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Has Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $139 in general payments to Dr. Kumar from 2 companies from 2018 to 2020. The largest total came from Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
How long has Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar been practicing?
Dr. Kumar graduated from medical school in 1971, 55 years ago.
Does Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar do research?
Dmand AI links 2 publications to Dr. Kumar, published from 2019 to 2020.
What insurance does Dr. Vasanth K. Kumar accept?
Dr. Kumar is in network with 8 carriers, including United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 6. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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