Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Vijay Kumar, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Beaumont, TX

  • NPI 1972506236
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3570 College St, Suite 130
Beaumont, TX 777014683
(409) 833-9797
fax (409) 654-6917
Mailing address
2929 Calder St, Suite 100
Beaumont, TX 777021845

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 18, 2018
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #L5797
Medicaid
TX #156848703

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972506236. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
6,472
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$152,840
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 890 329 $8
85652 Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, automated 858 329 $3
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 833 299 $119
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 814 324 $8
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) 809 324 $8
80076 Liver function blood test panel 807 325 $8
86140 Measurement c-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation 727 319 $5
86160 Measurement of complement (immune system proteins), antigen, 154 67 $12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 76 60 $85
84550 Uric acid level, blood 70 41 $4

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 1,685. This provider delivers 3.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$95
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. 1 $94.64

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$95

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
6,960
Patients
1,868
Total drug cost
$142,108
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 1,190 271 $9,127
Tramadol Hcl Generic 886 229 $6,145
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 690 153 $16,653
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 643 282 $27,939
Gabapentin Generic 487 127 $5,782
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 466 105 $23,209
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 454 116 $7,173
Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen (Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 423 130 $5,641
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 360 75 $9,743
Alendronate Sodium Generic 296 102 $3,596

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Vijay Kumar's medical specialty?
Dr. Vijay Kumar practices Rheumatology Physician in Beaumont, TX.
Where does Dr. Vijay Kumar practice?
Dr. Vijay Kumar practices at 3570 College St, Beaumont, TX 777014683. Office phone: 4098339797.
What is Dr. Vijay Kumar's NPI?
Dr. Vijay Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972506236, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vijay Kumar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vijay Kumar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vijay Kumar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, automated (HCPCS 85652); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.