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Dr. Shreyajit Kumar, MD

Anesthesiologist, Critical Care Anesthesiologist

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kumar, Anesthesiologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Shreyajit Kumar, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. 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 (212) 746-2846.

    What languages does Dr. Kumar speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kumar typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, 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:

    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
    • Depression
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression
    • Psychotic depression
    • Severe depression with delusions
    • Depression with hallucinations
    • Major depressive disorder
    • Mood disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
    • F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
    • F32A: Depression, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Manic depression
    • Bipolar illness
    • Mood disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kumar typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Cervical or Thoracic Epidural Injection for Pain
    • Neck Epidural Injection
    • Back Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Pain Injection
    • Epidural Steroid Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62324: Injection(s), including indwelling catheter placement, continuous infusion or intermittent bolus, of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; without imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Does Dr. Kumar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 746-2846 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kumar accept in New York, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • State of Connecticut

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?

    Dr. Shreyajit Kumar's Primary Practice

    525 E 68th St

    New York, NY 10065

    (212) 746-2846

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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 1750692984.

    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. Shreyajit Kumar's specialty?

    Dr. Kumar is an Anesthesiologist near New York, NY.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

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

    Yes, Dr. Kumar is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, Westchester 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

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Shreyajit Kumar accepting new patients in New York, NY?

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

    Does Dr. Shreyajit Kumar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (212) 746-2846 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (212) 746-2846 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?

    Dr. Kumar's office is located in New York, NY.