47 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kumar, Pulmonologist in Merced, CA?
Where did Dr. Kumar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cabrini Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Elyria Mem Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology
Medical School: Kurnool Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Kurnool- Ap- India
Is Dr. Kumar board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Rajapuram Kumar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
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 Pulmonologist like Dr. Kumar typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Centriacinar Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- COPD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J432: Centrilobular emphysema
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:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Kumar typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Rajapuram Kumar may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
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 (209) 723-0783 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kumar accept in Merced, CA?
Dr. Kumar in Merced, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
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Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?
Dr. Rajapuram Kumar's Primary Practice
780 W Olive Ave Ste 103
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 723-0783
What hospitals are Dr. Kumar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kumar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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 1043393986.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kumar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kumar