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Dr. Akaash Anand Kumar , MD

Anesthesiology • Bethlehem, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Akaash Kumar, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Bethlehem, PA. With approximately 11 years of clinical experience since graduating from Temple University School Of Medicine in 2015, Dr. Kumar delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 801 OSTRUM ST.

Dr. Kumar maintains professional affiliations with Anesthesia Specialists Of Bethlehem Pc, St Lukes Physician Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

801 Ostrum St

Bethlehem, PA 180151000

Telephone 4845264000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Temple University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Bethlehem, PA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
11 Yrs -7.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.7 Yrs
State Avg: 27.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
101 Specialists

Practicing in Bethlehem, PA (2600 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
86.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kumar (11 Years) 11 Yrs
Bethlehem Specialty Average (18.7 Years) 18.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
41 41 $706.83 $63.25
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope
37 37 $868.78 $78.20
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
33 33 $654.55 $62.05
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope
23 23 $584.35 $48.37
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
16 16 $290.69 $123.76
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
16 14 $143.00 $74.76
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
15 11 $208.40 $106.48
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)
11 11 $901.00 $48.89

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-01-12
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License PA MD467431

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID License
MD467431 (PA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID License
25MA10606700 (NJ)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Anesthesia Specialists Of Bethlehem Pc

801 Ostrum St, Bethlehem, PA 180151065

Phone: 6109545810

St Lukes Physician Group Inc

801 Ostrm St, Bethlehem, PA 180151000

Phone: 6109543301

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

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MDMBA

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address January 12, 2026

Registered at PO BOX 500, SOUDERTON, PA 189640500 (Tel: 6109545810)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 12, 2026

Anesthesiology (License #MD467431 in PA)

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Updated Practice Location July 16, 2022

Registered at 801 OSTRUM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 180151000 (Tel: 4845264000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 16, 2022

Registered at PO BOX 5520, BETHLEHEM, PA 180150520 (Tel: 6109545810)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 16, 2022

Recorded as AKAASH KUMAR, MD

NPI Profile Active April 10, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location April 10, 2015

Registered at 4631 SPAR LNDG, MACUNGIE, PA 180629796 (Tel: 4847640833)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 10, 2015

Registered at 4631 SPAR LNDG, MACUNGIE, PA 180629796 (Tel: 4847640833)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 10, 2015

Recorded as AKAASH KUMAR

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 10, 2015

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 10, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1346636834
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 10, 2015
Last Update: January 12, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 500

Souderton, PA 189640500

Phone: 6109545810

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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