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43 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kumar, Specialist in Simi Valley, CA?
Dr. Vijay Kumar, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Simi Valley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified. Dr. Kumar graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis and completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kumar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kumar’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kumar’s office at (805) 527-5878.
Where did Dr. Kumar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine
Medical School: Maulana Azad Med Coll- Univ Of Delhi- New Delhi- Delhi- India | Butler University in Indianapolis | Maulana Azad Medical College | University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital
What languages does Dr. Kumar speak?
Dr. Kumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kumar treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. 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. 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.
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
What procedures does Dr. Kumar perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Kumar performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. 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.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Chest Wall Manipulation for Lung Function
- Chest Physiotherapy
- Cupping for Lungs
- Percussion and Vibration Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 94668: Manipulation chest wall, such as cupping, percussing, and vibration to facilitate lung function; subsequent
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Oxygen Uptake and Gas Analysis
- Expired Gas Analysis
- VO2 Max Test (Clinical)
- Lung Oxygen Use Test
CPT Codes:
- 94681: Oxygen uptake, expired gas analysis; including CO2 output, percentage oxygen extracted
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Lung Scope with Biopsy
- Bronchial Biopsy
- Endobronchial Biopsy
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 31625: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy(s), single or multiple sites
Also known as:
- Nail Debridement (1-5 Nails)
- Thick Nail Trimming
- Fungal Nail Treatment
- Nail Cleaning Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 11720: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 1 to 5
Does Dr. Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 527-5878 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kumar accept in Simi Valley, CA?
Dr. Kumar in Simi Valley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Gold Coast Health Plan
Heritage Health
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Sterling Jewelers
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?
What is Dr. Kumar's NPI number?An 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 1689638587.
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. Vijay Kumar's specialty?
Dr. Kumar is a Specialist near Simi Valley, CA. Contact Dr. Kumar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vijay Kumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kumar is affiliated with Los Robles Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Vijay Kumar accepting new patients in Simi Valley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vijay Kumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vijay Kumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (805) 527-5878 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vijay Kumar?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (805) 527-5878 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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