Dr. Rakesh Kumar , MD
Neurological Surgery • Seattle, WA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Rakesh Kumar, MD is a certified Neurological Surgery practicing in Seattle, WA. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2003, Dr. Kumar delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER.
Dr. Kumar is affiliated with Franciscan Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include fusion of additional segment of spine, fusion of spine in lower back. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Department Of Neurosurgery, 1100 Ninth Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
2003
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Neurological Surgery in Seattle, WA
Practicing in Seattle, WA (239 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
22614
Fusion of additional segment of spine
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54 | 13 | $210.20 | $64.99 |
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22612
Fusion of spine in lower back
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12 | 12 | $967.03 | $237.25 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2023-08-24NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X
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.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Franciscan Medical Group
1608 S J St, Tacoma, WA 984054930
Phone: 2532747505
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Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER, DEPARTMENT OF NEUROSURGERY, 1100 NINTH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98101 (Tel: 2063411830)
Registered at 801 SPRING ST APT 2-1404, SEATTLE, WA 981041293 (Tel: 7735202093)
Recorded as RAKESH KUMAR, MD
Neurological Surgery (License #MDFE.FE.61439953 in WA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
801 Spring St Apt 2-1404
Seattle, WA 981041293
Phone: 7735202093
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