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Dr. Amy Lee Kumar, MD

Hospitalist, Internist

Newport Beach, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lee Kumar, Hospitalist in Newport Beach, CA?

    Dr. Amy Lee Kumar, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Newport Beach, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lee Kumar graduated from University of California and completed her residency at UCSD-Kaiser San Diego. Dr. Lee Kumar is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lee Kumar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lee Kumar’s office at (949) 610-7245.

    Where did Dr. Lee Kumar go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: UCSD-Kaiser San Diego

    • Medical School: University of California | Taipei Med University

    What languages does Dr. Lee Kumar speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Lee Kumar typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Lee Kumar diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lee Kumar. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Lee Kumar typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Amy Lee Kumar may include:

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

    Does Dr. Lee Kumar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lee Kumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 610-7245 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lee Kumar accept in Newport Beach, CA?

    Dr. Lee Kumar in Newport Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • Apex Healthcare

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Heritage Health

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Lee Kumar's office located?

    Dr. Amy Lee Kumar's Primary Practice

    1 Hoag Dr

    Newport Beach, CA 92663

    (949) 610-7245

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    Dr. Amy Lee Kumar's Practice 2

    25821 Vermont Ave

    Harbor City, CA 90710

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

    Dr. Lee Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952507477.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lee Kumar?

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

    What is Dr. Amy Lee Kumar's specialty?

    Dr. Lee Kumar is a Hospitalist near Newport Beach, CA.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lee Kumar is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles 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. Amy Lee Kumar accepting new patients in Newport Beach, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Amy Lee Kumar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lee Kumar's office at (949) 610-7245 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Amy Lee Kumar?

    Please contact Dr. Lee Kumar's office at (949) 610-7245 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lee Kumar's office located?

    Dr. Lee Kumar's offices are located in Newport Beach, CA and Harbor City, CA.