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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kumar, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Abhay Kumar, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kumar is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kumar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kumar’s office at (314) 977-6082.
Is Dr. Kumar board certified as a Neurocritical Care Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Abhay Kumar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Kumar speak?
Dr. Kumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Kumar typically treat?
As a Neurocritical Care 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
What procedures does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Kumar typically perform?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Abhay Kumar may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
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 (314) 977-6082 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kumar accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Kumar in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna Group
Clover Health Holdings
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Imperial Health Holdings
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?
Dr. Abhay Kumar's Primary Practice
6400 Fannin St Ste 2800
Houston, TX 77030
(314) 977-6082
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 1093942708.
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. Abhay Kumar's specialty?
Dr. Kumar is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Houston, TX.
What does a Neurocritical Care Specialist do?
Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed.
Is this Dr. Abhay Kumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kumar is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Stamford Health, Atlanticare Regional Medical Center-Mainland Campus, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, The Valley Hospital 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
When to see a Neurocritical Care Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Abhay Kumar accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Abhay Kumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abhay Kumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (314) 977-6082 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abhay Kumar?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (314) 977-6082 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Abhay Kumar have?
Dr. Abhay Kumar is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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