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Nephrology

Suresh N. Kumar, MD

Works at hospitals in La Follette, TN · Knoxville, TN · Powell, TN … · Tennessee

Summary

Suresh N. Kumar, MD (Nephrology) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in La Follette, TN, Knoxville, TN and Powell, TN and other places. NPI 1104016617. 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 N. 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

NephrologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
20Years since medical school (graduated 2006)
MaleGender (as listed)
Renal Medical Associates PCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Suresh N. Kumar work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Suresh N. Kumar at 5 hospitals: Lafollette Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center, Physicians Regional Medical Center, Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical Center and Tennova Healthcare-Jefferson Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Suresh N. Kumar see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Powell, TN and Knoxville, TN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Suresh N. Kumar's specialty?
Medicare lists Nephrology as the primary specialty.
Does Suresh N. Kumar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Suresh N. 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.
Does Suresh N. Kumar offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Suresh N. Kumar offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Suresh N. Kumar?
(865) 693-5450, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Suresh N. Kumar's NPI number?
1104016617. 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 N. Kumar works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Suresh N. 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 N. Kumar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

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

  • Renal Medical Associates PC7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2006
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1104016617
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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