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Active NPI 1619561396 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Paula Gary Kumar , MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care • Celina, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Paula Kumar, MSN, APRN, FNP-C is a certified Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care practicing in Celina, TX. With approximately 6 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2020, Paula Kumar delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1500 S DALLAS PKWY.

Paula Kumar maintains professional affiliations with Healthtexas Provider Network, Questcare Hospitalists Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin, ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access, critical care, first. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1500 S Dallas Pkwy

Celina, TX 750093495

Telephone 4692042021
Fax 4692042036
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Methodist Hospitals Of Dallas Facility NPI 1073294740

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2020

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Celina, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
6 Yrs +2.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 3.8 Yrs
State Avg: 8.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Celina, TX (3268 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
20.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
85.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kumar (6 Years) 6 Yrs
Celina Specialty Average (3.8 Years) 3.8 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
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
14 14 $129.00 $35.58
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
12 12 $191.00 $11.20

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-07
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363LA2100X

State License TX 1029021

Definition to come...

Nurse Practitioner

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License TX 923070

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363LF0000X

State License TX 1029021

Definition to come...

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Healthtexas Provider Network

12505 Lebanon Rd, Frisco, TX 750358298

Phone: 9729633550

Questcare Hospitalists Pllc

4500 Medical Ctr Dr, Mckinney, TX 750691650

Phone: 9725478000

Healthtexas Provider Network

821 N Coleman St, Prosper, TX 750782339

Phone: 4698005200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

25 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Nadia Takieddine , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1033349980

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Judith Omoke , MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1083323653

Master of Science in Nursing, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)

Dr. Bryan Le , DO

Internal Medicine

NPI 1144727843

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

NPI 1225410863

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Maheen Patel

Family Medicine

NPI 1245611367
Dr. Lakshmi Chekuri , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1255445953

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 07, 2026

Nurse Practitioner (License #923070 in TX)

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Updated Practice Location October 02, 2025

Registered at 1500 S DALLAS PKWY, CELINA, TX 750093495 (Tel: 4692042021)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 02, 2025

Registered at 1500 S DALLAS PKWY, CELINA, TX 750093495 (Tel: 3373498108)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 02, 2025

Nurse Practitioner (License #1029021 in TX)

NPI Profile Active February 23, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 23, 2021

Registered at 15516 BOOKER TRL, FRISCO, TX 750351601 (Tel: 3373498108)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 23, 2021

Registered at 15516 BOOKER TRL, FRISCO, TX 750351601 (Tel: 3373498108)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 23, 2021

Recorded as PAULA KUMAR, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 23, 2021

Nurse Practitioner (License #1029021 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 23, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1619561396
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 23, 2021
Last Update: April 07, 2026
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1500 S Dallas Pkwy

Celina, TX 750093495

Phone: 3373498108

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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