Kaparaboyna Kumar, MD - Medicare Family Practice in San Antonio, TX

Kaparaboyna Kumar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio and his current practice location is 527 N Leona St, San Antonio, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (210) 257-1400.

Kaparaboyna Kumar is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K8274) 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 1265549331.

Contact Information

Kaparaboyna Kumar, MD
527 N Leona St,
San Antonio, TX 78207-3110
(210) 257-1400
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameKaparaboyna Kumar
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience45 Years
Location527 N Leona St, San Antonio, Texas
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:
  • Kaparaboyna Kumar graduated from medical school in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265549331
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/05/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193788420
  • Enrollment ID: I20041108001162

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kaparaboyna Kumar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265549331NPI-NPPES
168519002MedicaidTX
168519001OtherTXCIDC
168519001MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine K8274 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Health SystemSan antonio, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio00421285481057

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Entity NameUniversity Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720051717
PECOS PAC ID: 0042128548
Enrollment ID: O20040607000664

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kaparaboyna Kumar, MD
Uthscsa, Uthscsa, Dept. Of Family Practice, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Rm 610l,
San Antonio, TX 78229

Ph: (210) 358-5837
Kaparaboyna Kumar, MD
527 N Leona St,
San Antonio, TX 78207-3110

Ph: (210) 257-1400

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