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Dr. Kalpana Kumari, MD

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Dr. Kalpana Kumari, MD

Pediatrician

South Plainfield, NJ

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kumari, Pediatrician in South Plainfield, NJ?

    Dr. Kalpana Kumari, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in South Plainfield, NJ. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. 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. 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 as a 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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Kumari typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • 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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Kumari typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kumari 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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

    Does Dr. Kumari accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kumari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Oscar Health

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kumari's office located?

    Dr. Kalpana Kumari's Primary Practice

    904 Oak Tree Ave Ste P

    South Plainfield, NJ 07080

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 18 reviews

    Check mark

    Office Experience

    100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

    Check mark

    Attentiveness

    97% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    78% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    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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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    • Pediatrician/MD of American Academy of Pediatrics ( AAP), 2011

    • Pediatrician/MD of Section on Emergency medicine, 2013

    • Pediatrician/MD of NJ Chapter, AAP, 2012

    • Pediatrician/MD of Council of School health, 2013

    • Pediatrician/MD of AAP Provisional Section on Obesity, 2013

    Awards

    • J.N. Medical College – University Medal, 1990

    Publications

    • Grand Round presentation on “Autism Spectrum Disorders-What Pediatricians Need to Know” at Newar, November 2007

    • Autism: Tips for preventing summer regression, June 2013

    What is Dr. Kumari's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Kalpana Kumari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kumari is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Jfk University Medical Center, Atlantic Health Morristown 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

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    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Kalpana Kumari?

    Please contact Dr. Kumari's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kumari's office located?

    Dr. Kumari's office is located in South Plainfield, NJ.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kalpana Kumari have?

    Dr. Kalpana Kumari is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.