Quick answers
- Which hospitals does S S. Kumar work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists S S. Kumar at 3 hospitals: HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Center and Texas Orthopedic Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does S S. Kumar see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Houston, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is S S. Kumar's specialty?
- Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine and Interventional Cardiology.
- Does S S. Kumar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says S S. 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 S S. Kumar?
- (281) 970-6500, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is S S. Kumar's NPI number?
- 1861425605. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where S S. Kumar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists S S. Kumar at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- HCA Houston Healthcare Medical CenterHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450659
- St. Joseph Medical CenterHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450035
- Texas Orthopedic HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450804
Practice locations
Addresses where S S. Kumar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1200 Binz StHouston, TX 77004 (281) 970‑6500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists S S. Kumar as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Specialty Associates of West Houston PLLC129 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Texas →
Other cardiologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1971 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861425605 |
| 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