Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Prashanth V. Kumar work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Prashanth V. Kumar at 5 hospitals: Barstow Community Hospital, Bear Valley Community Hospital, Desert Valley Hospital, Providence St Mary Medical Center and Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Prashanth V. Kumar see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Ridgecrest, CA, Victorville, CA and Barstow, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Prashanth V. Kumar's specialty?
- Medicare lists Nephrology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does Prashanth V. Kumar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Prashanth V. 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 Prashanth V. Kumar offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Prashanth V. Kumar offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Prashanth V. Kumar?
- (760) 446-6404, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Prashanth V. Kumar's NPI number?
- 1821293382. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Prashanth V. Kumar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Prashanth V. Kumar at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Barstow Community HospitalBarstow, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050298
- Bear Valley Community HospitalBig Bear Lake, CA · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 051335
- Desert Valley HospitalVictorville, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050709
- Providence St Mary Medical CenterApple Valley, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050300
- Ridgecrest Regional HospitalRidgecrest, CA · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 051333
Practice locations
Addresses where Prashanth V. Kumar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 105 E Sydnor Ave, Suite 100Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (760) 446‑6404
- 12675 Hesperia RdVictorville, CA 92395 (760) 241‑3306
- 16850 Bear Valley RdVictorville, CA 92395 (760) 241‑8000
- 655 S 7th AveBarstow, CA 92311 (760) 256‑3918
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Prashanth V. Kumar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Ridgecrest Regional Hospital95 clinicians in the group
- Desert Valley Medical Group Inc77 clinicians in the group
- High Desert Nephrology Medical Associates Inc6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wayne State University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821293382 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians