Vikram A Kumar, MD
Vikram A Kumar is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Phoenix, AZ with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Vikram a Kumar, MD has been part of the Phoenix medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (class of 2000), he has been practicing for over 26 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 82.49/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 66% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1331 N 7th St Ste 405, Phoenix, AZ 85006-2754
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Arizona.
MIPS Score
202382.49/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.1 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in ArizonaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
178
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
14
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
20
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $334
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$848 received from industry
10 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Vikram a Kumar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Board certified · Aug 12, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
Taxonomy: 207T00000X
Education & Training
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (Class of 2000)
Mailing address
18444 N 25th Ave Ste 310, Phoenix, AZ 85023-1266
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100055
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Neurological Surgery Care With Vikram a Kumar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vikram a Kumar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Phoenix required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vikram a Kumar
Dr. Kumar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Phoenix, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (866) 974-2673.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1331 N 7th St Ste 405, Phoenix, AZ 85006-2754
Mailing Address
18444 N 25th Ave Ste 310, Phoenix, AZ 85023-1266
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