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Neurosurgery

Rakesh Kumar, MD

Works at hospitals in Tampa, FL · Florida

Summary

Rakesh Kumar, MD (Neurosurgery) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Tampa, FL. NPI 1962496133. 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 Rakesh 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

NeurosurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
48Years since medical school (graduated 1978)
MaleGender (as listed)
Sports and Orthopedic Rehabilitation Services IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Rakesh Kumar work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Rakesh Kumar at 4 hospitals: AdventHealth Carrollwood, AdventHealth Tampa, St Josephs Hospital and Tampa General Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Rakesh Kumar see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Tampa, FL and New Port Richey, FL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Rakesh Kumar's specialty?
Medicare lists Neurosurgery as the primary specialty.
Does Rakesh Kumar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rakesh 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 Rakesh Kumar offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Rakesh Kumar offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Rakesh Kumar?
(813) 742-9501, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Rakesh Kumar's NPI number?
1962496133. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Rakesh Kumar works

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

Group practices

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

  • Sports and Orthopedic Rehabilitation Services Inc322 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurosurgeons in Tampa

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tampa, FL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1978
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1962496133
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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