Vineeta Kumar, - Medicare Nephrology in Birmingham, AL

Vineeta Kumar, is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from medical school in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. She is a member of the group practice University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc and her current practice location is 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (800) 822-8816.

Vineeta Kumar is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 27440) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1033146790.

Contact Information

Vineeta Kumar,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801
(800) 822-8816
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameVineeta Kumar
GenderFemale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience30 Years
Location1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Vineeta Kumar graduated from medical school in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033146790
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/06/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800899295
  • Enrollment ID: I20060825000243

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Vineeta Kumar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033146790NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 27440 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Alabama HospitalBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc19512131072344

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Entity NameUniversity Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093768723
PECOS PAC ID: 1951213107
Enrollment ID: O20031105000261

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Vineeta Kumar,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801

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Vineeta Kumar,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801

Ph: (800) 822-8816

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