Dr Surya Ramachandran Kumar, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Lafayette, IN

Dr Surya Ramachandran Kumar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Lafayette, Indiana. He graduated from medical school in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice The Methodist Hospitals Inc and his current practice location is 5165 Mccarty Ln, Lafayette, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (317) 923-1787.

Dr Surya Ramachandran Kumar is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01059134A) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1154470466.

Contact Information

Dr Surya Ramachandran Kumar, MD
5165 Mccarty Ln,
Lafayette, IN 47905-8764
(317) 923-1787
(317) 962-0853



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Surya Ramachandran Kumar
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience44 Years
Location5165 Mccarty Ln, Lafayette, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Surya Ramachandran Kumar graduated from medical school in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154470466
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/09/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/03/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941299689
  • Enrollment ID: I20220202000270

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Surya Ramachandran Kumar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154470466NPI-NPPES
300059589MedicaidIN
02520450MedicaidNY
074790126OtherINMEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 01059134A (Indiana)Secondary
2086S0102XSurgery - Surgical Critical Care 01059134A (Indiana)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 198753-1 (New York)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 01059134A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Methodist Hospitals IncGary, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Methodist Hospitals Inc963806389489

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Entity NameThe Methodist Hospitals Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720290588
PECOS PAC ID: 9638063894
Enrollment ID: O20080805000003

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Surya Ramachandran Kumar, MD
250 N Shadeland Ave,
Indianapolis, IN 46219-4959

Ph: () -
Dr Surya Ramachandran Kumar, MD
5165 Mccarty Ln,
Lafayette, IN 47905-8764

Ph: (317) 923-1787

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Lafayette, IN

Dr. Hartmuth Bruno Bittner, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3900 St Francis Way Ste 200, Lafayette, IN 47905
Phone: 765-775-2800    
Dr. Michael Jay Scott Sheridan, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1116 N 16th St Ste A, Lafayette, IN 47904
Phone: 765-448-8000    Fax: 765-448-8807
Dr. Thomas X Aufiero, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1176 N. 16th Street, Lafayette, IN 47904
Phone: 765-448-8000    Fax: 765-448-8085
Dr. Kok H Lim, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5177 Mccarty Ln, Lafayette, IN 47905
Phone: 317-923-1787    Fax: 317-962-0853
Kenneth Samuel Stone, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1116 N 16th St, Suite A, Lafayette, IN 47904
Phone: 765-448-8000    Fax: 765-448-8054
Dr. Douglas Charles Wallace, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3900 St Francis Way, Ste 201, Lafayette, IN 47905
Phone: 765-446-7981    Fax: 765-446-7982

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