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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kumar, Trauma Surgeon in Tulsa, OK?
Dr. Gajalakshmi Kumar, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tulsa, OK with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kumar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kumar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kumar’s office at (918) 301-2505.
What languages does Dr. Kumar speak?
Dr. Kumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kumar treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, 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:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- Head Injury Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- TBI
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Kumar perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Gajalakshmi Kumar may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
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 (918) 301-2505 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kumar accept in Tulsa, OK?
Dr. Kumar in Tulsa, OK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bath Iron Works
Community Care Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
GlobalHealth
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Weyco
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Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?
Dr. Gajalakshmi Kumar's Primary Practice
1919 S Wheeling Ave Ste 606
Tulsa, OK 74104
(918) 301-2505
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 1578836201.
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. Gajalakshmi Kumar's specialty?
Dr. Kumar is a Trauma Surgeon near Tulsa, OK. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Kumar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gajalakshmi Kumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kumar is affiliated with Ascension St. John Medical Center, Ascension St. John Broken Arrow 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 Gajalakshmi Kumar accepting new patients in Tulsa, OK?
Yes, Dr. Gajalakshmi Kumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gajalakshmi Kumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (918) 301-2505 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gajalakshmi Kumar?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (918) 301-2505 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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