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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Kumar, Nephrologist in East Meadow, NY?
Dr. Neeraj Kumar, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in East Meadow, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kumar is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kumar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kumar’s office at (212) 434-3266.
Is Dr. Kumar board certified in Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Neeraj 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
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Kumar treat?
As a Nephrologist, 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.
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Also known as:
- High Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E875: Hyperkalemia
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Which procedures does Dr. Kumar perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Neeraj Kumar may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kumar's office.
Does Dr. Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 434-3266 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kumar accept in East Meadow, NY?
Dr. Kumar in East Meadow, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst
Medicaid
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?
Dr. Neeraj Kumar's Primary Practice
2201 Hempstead Tpke
East Meadow, NY 11554
(212) 434-3266
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 1356594873.
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. Neeraj Kumar's specialty?
Dr. Kumar is a Nephrologist near East Meadow, NY. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Kumar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Neeraj Kumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kumar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: St. Johns Episcopal 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 Neeraj Kumar accepting new patients in East Meadow, NY?
Yes, Dr. Neeraj Kumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Neeraj Kumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (212) 434-3266 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Neeraj Kumar?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (212) 434-3266 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Neeraj Kumar have?
Dr. Neeraj Kumar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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