EverydayHealthLogo
UK

Dr. Usha Kumar, MD

Vallejo, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kumar, Internist in Vallejo, CA?

    Dr. Usha Kumar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Vallejo, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Kumar is fluent in English and Kannada, 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 (858) 534-8858.

    What languages does Dr. Kumar speak?

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

    • English

    • Kannada

    What conditions does Dr. Kumar treat?

    As a Internist, 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:

    • Eye and Ear Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Vision Screening
    • Hearing Screening
    • Eye and Ear Check-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z135: Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders

    Also known as:

    • Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Sense Organ Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Eye surgery aftercare
    • Ear surgery aftercare
    • Sensory organ recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48810: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs

    Also known as:

    • Iridocyclitis
    • Eye Disease
    • Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
    • Anterior uveitis
    • Iritis and cyclitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes-related cataract
    • Cloudy lens from diabetes
    • Diabetic eye cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Blepharitis
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Inflamed eyelids
    • Eyelid margin inflammation
    • Crusty eyelids
    • Eyelid irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H01003: Unspecified blepharitis right eye, unspecified eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    What procedures does Dr. Kumar perform?

    As a Internist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Extracapsular cataract extraction
    • Phacoemulsification
    • IOL implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Eye Injection
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)

    Does Dr. Kumar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 534-8858 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kumar accept in Vallejo, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicare

    • Mohawk Industries

    • State of Tennessee

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?

    Dr. Usha Kumar's Primary Practice

    975 Sereno Dr

    Vallejo, CA 94589

    (858) 534-8858

    Get Directions

    Dr. Usha Kumar's Practice 2

    9415 Campus Point Dr # 257

    La Jolla, CA 92093

    (858) 534-8858

    Get Directions

    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 1811263833.

    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. Usha Kumar's specialty?

    Dr. Kumar is a Internist near Vallejo, CA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Kumar to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Kumar is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Usha Kumar accepting new patients in Vallejo, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Usha Kumar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (858) 534-8858 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Usha Kumar?

    Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (858) 534-8858 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Other Internist Near Vallejo, CA

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Vallejo, CA
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Vallejo, CA
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Vallejo, CA
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists