Dr. Shantha Kumar, M.D.
Dr. Shantha Kumar is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider (Internal Medicine) practicing in Apache Junction, AZ, registered in the NPPES registry with NPI 1396768958 since 2006. The credential MD stands for Doctor of Medicine. Practices at Eating for Life, LLC (listed at the same practice address in NPPES).
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| NPI | 1396768958 |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (Type 1) |
| Name | Dr. Shantha Kumar |
| Credential | M.D. |
| Sex | Male |
| Practice address | Apache Junction, AZ, 85120 |
| Phone | 4809620101 |
| Fax | 4809620202 |
| Enumeration date | 2006-07-25 |
| Last updated in NPPES | 2024-04-12 |
Street address withheld — NPPES sole-proprietor addresses can be home addresses. See our data policy.
Taxonomy & licenses
| Taxonomy code | Specialty | Primary | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 174400000X | Specialist | Secondary | 23951 | AZ |
| 207RC0000X | Cardiovascular Disease Physician | Primary | 23951 | AZ |
MD — Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 376592 | Other | AZ | AHCCCS |
| AZ 0742840 | Other | AZ | BC/BS |
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Provider: Shantha Kumar, M.D. NPI: 1396768958 Taxonomy: 207RC0000X (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) Address: Apache Junction, AZ, 85120
Other providers at this practice address
| NPI | Name | Type | Specialty | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1841748845 | Eating for Life, LLC | Organization | Registered Dietitian | Apache Junction, AZ |
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-11. Provider record last updated 2024-04-12.