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Hospitalist

Mahesh G. Kumar, MD

Works at hospitals in San Diego, CA · San Marcos, CA · California

Summary

Mahesh G. Kumar, MD (Hospitalist) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in San Diego, CA and San Marcos, CA. NPI 1578611430. 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 Mahesh G. 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

HospitalistPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
37Years since medical school (graduated 1989)
MaleGender (as listed)
Southern California Permanente Medical GroupGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Mahesh G. Kumar work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Mahesh G. Kumar at 2 hospitals: Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego and Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Mahesh G. Kumar see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including San Marcos, CA and San Diego, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Mahesh G. Kumar's specialty?
Medicare lists Hospitalist as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Mahesh G. Kumar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Mahesh G. 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 Mahesh G. Kumar?
(833) 574-2273, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Mahesh G. Kumar's NPI number?
1578611430. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Mahesh G. Kumar works

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

Group practices

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

  • Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in San Marcos

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Marcos, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1989
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1578611430
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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