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Dr. Vishal Kumar, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Peoria, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kumar, Trauma Surgeon in Peoria, IL?

    Dr. Vishal Kumar, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Peoria, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kumar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kumar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kumar’s office at (309) 691-4005.

    What languages does Dr. Kumar speak?

    Dr. Kumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Kumar typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, conditions treated by Dr. Vishal Kumar may include:

    Please contact Dr. Kumar's office directly to confirm care for your specific condition, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Kumar typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Vishal Kumar may include:

    Please contact Dr. Kumar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Kumar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (309) 691-4005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kumar accept in Peoria, IL?

    Dr. Kumar in Peoria, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Illinois

    • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

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    Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?

    Dr. Vishal Kumar's Primary Practice

    8600 State Route 91 Ste 130

    Peoria, IL 61615

    (309) 691-4005

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    Dr. Vishal Kumar's Practice 2

    1001 Main St Ste 400

    Peoria, IL 61606

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    What is Dr. Kumar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255853792.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kumar?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kumar

    What is Dr. Vishal Kumar's specialty?

    Dr. Kumar is a Trauma Surgeon near Peoria, IL.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is Dr. Vishal Kumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kumar is affiliated with Osf Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center, Osf Healthcare St. Mary Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Dr. Vishal Kumar accepting new patients in Peoria, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Vishal Kumar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vishal Kumar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (309) 691-4005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vishal Kumar?

    Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (309) 691-4005 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?

    Dr. Kumar's office is located in Peoria, IL.