18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Kumari, Pediatrician in South Plainfield, NJ?
Dr. Kalpana Kumari, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in South Plainfield, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Kumari graduated from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences and completed her residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, NJ. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics ( AAP), Section on Emergency medicine, NJ Chapter, AAP, Council of School health, and AAP Provisional Section on Obesity. Dr. Kumari is fluent in English, Hindi, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kumari’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kumari’s office.
Where did Dr. Kumari go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, NJ | St Vincent's Catholic Medical Center, Staten Island, NY | Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Medical School: Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences | Jawaharial Nehru Med College
Is Dr. Kumari board certified in Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Kalpana Kumari, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics since 2010
What languages does Dr. Kumari speak?
Dr. Kumari and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kumari treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kumari 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. Kumari. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Other Preventive Health Measures
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
- Specific Prophylactic Treatment
- Disease Prevention Visit
- Health Protection Measures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
- Z298: Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Common Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant and Newborn Nutrition
- Infant Feeding Difficulties
- Newborn Eating Issues
- Neonatal Feeding Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- P929: Feeding problem of newborn, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Childhood obesity
- Pediatric high BMI
- Overweight child BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Overweight Child
- Body Weight
- Childhood Overweight
- Pediatric Overweight
- High BMI in Children
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Other Administrative Medical Exams
- Miscellaneous administrative exams
- Various official health checks
- Other regulatory medical assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations
Also known as:
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Atopic dermatitis
- Itchy skin rash
- Allergic skin condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Newborn Jaundice
- Jaundice
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Infant Jaundice
- Physiological Jaundice
ICD-10 Codes:
- P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Intestinal Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Viral Infection
- Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
- Viral stomach flu
- Viral enteritis
- Viral gut infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Which procedures does Dr. Kumari perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Kalpana Kumari may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kumari's office.
Does Dr. Kumari accept my insurance?
Dr. Kumari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kumari accept in South Plainfield, NJ?
Dr. Kumari in South Plainfield, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kumari's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 18 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
97% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
78% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Kalpana Kumari an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Kumari has been rated and reviewed by 18 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Kumari, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Pediatrics ( AAP)
Pediatrician/MD
2011
Section on Emergency medicine
Pediatrician/MD
2013
NJ Chapter, AAP
Pediatrician/MD
2012
Council of School health
Pediatrician/MD
2013
AAP Provisional Section on Obesity
Pediatrician/MD
2013
Awards
University Medal
J.N. Medical College
Publications
Grand Round presentation on “Autism Spectrum Disorders-What Pediatricians Need to Know†at Newar
Kalpana Kumari, November 2007
Autism: Tips for preventing summer regression
Ezinearticle, June 2013
What is Dr. Kumari's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kumari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477703239.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kumari?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kumari
What is Dr. Kalpana Kumari's specialty?
Dr. Kumari is a Pediatrician near South Plainfield, NJ. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Kumari to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kalpana Kumari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kumari is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Kalpana Kumari accepting new patients in South Plainfield, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Kalpana Kumari is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kalpana Kumari offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kumari's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kalpana Kumari?
Please contact Dr. Kumari's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kalpana Kumari have?
Dr. Kalpana Kumari is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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