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Rheumatology

Suresh Kumar, MD

Works at hospitals in Smithfield, NC · Raleigh, NC · Chapel Hill, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Suresh Kumar, MD (Rheumatology) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Smithfield, NC, Raleigh, NC and Chapel Hill, NC. NPI 1023532058. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Suresh Kumar, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

RheumatologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
18Years since medical school (graduated 2008)
MaleGender (as listed)
UNC Physicians Network LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Suresh Kumar work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Suresh Kumar at 3 hospitals: Johnston Health, Rex Hospital and UNC Hospitals. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Suresh Kumar see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Clayton, NC and Smithfield, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Suresh Kumar's specialty?
Medicare lists Rheumatology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Suresh Kumar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Suresh Kumar accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Suresh Kumar?
(919) 585-8850, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Suresh Kumar's NPI number?
1023532058. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Suresh Kumar works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Suresh Kumar at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Suresh Kumar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Suresh Kumar as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • UNC Physicians Network LLC998 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in North Carolina

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2008
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1023532058
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians