Dr. Vasantha K Kumar

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 48+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Vasantha K Kumar, MD, is an Interventional Pain Management specialist in Parma, Ohio. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1976, having over 48 years of diverse experience, especially in Interventional Pain Management. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Medcentral Health System Mansfield Hospital, Medcentral Health System Shelby Hospital, Northwest Hospital Center. Dr. Vasantha K Kumar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Ohio Permanente Medical Group Inc. Dr. Vasantha K Kumar accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Vasantha K Kumar at 12301 Snow Rd to request Dr. Vasantha K Kumar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 12301 Snow Rd
Parma, OH 44130-1002


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Vasantha K Kumar
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8921083239
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Interventional Pain Management (primary specialty)
  • Anesthesiology

Experience

  • Over 48 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Vasantha K Kumar graduated from medical school in 1976.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1124084959
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, April 21, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, January 18, 2008

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Vasantha K Kumar

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Vasantha K Kumar has been primarily specialized in Pain Medicine for over 48 years of experience.
  • Anesthesiology / Pain Medicine
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    Pain Medicine
    An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
  • Anesthesiology / Pain Medicine
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    Pain Medicine
    An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
  • Pain Medicine / Interventional Pain Medicine
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    Interventional Pain Medicine
    Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Ohio Permanente Medical Group Inc


Practice Locations

12301 Snow Rd
Parma, OH 44130-1002
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, October 31, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, January 18, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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