Dr. Surinder Kumar

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 55+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Surinder Kumar, MD,FACP,FASN,CCD, is a Nephrology specialist in Santa Cruz, California. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1969, having over 55 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Dominican Hospital, Watsonville Community Hospital. Dr. Surinder Kumar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Santa Cruz Nephrology Medical Group, Inc. Dr. Surinder Kumar accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (831) 476-1551 to request Dr. Surinder Kumar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1595 Soquel Dr
Suite 210
Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1750

Phone 1: (831) 476-1551

Fax: (831) 476-3241
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Surinder Kumar
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1355320763
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

  • Nephrology (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 55 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.
  • FACP
  • FASN
  • CCD

Education and Training

  • Dr. Surinder Kumar graduated from medical school in 1969.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1437241809
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, September 29, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, November 3, 2009

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. Surinder Kumar

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Surinder Kumar has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 55 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Nephrology
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    Nephrology
    An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Santa Cruz Nephrology Medical Group, Inc


Practice Locations

1595 Soquel Dr
Suite 210
Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1750

Phone: (831) 476-1551
Fax: (831) 476-3241
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, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, November 3, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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