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Dr. Ricki Kumar

Grand Junction, CO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kumar, Critical Care Internist in Grand Junction, CO?

    Dr. Ricki Kumar is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Grand Junction, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kumar is fluent in English, 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 (719) 595-7585.

    What languages does Dr. Kumar speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Kumar typically treat?

    As a Critical Care 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Kumar typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ricki Kumar may include:

    Please contact Dr. Kumar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Kumar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (719) 595-7585 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kumar accept in Grand Junction, CO?

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

    Top Insurances

    • American National Can

    • Aware Integrated

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?

    Dr. Ricki Kumar's Primary Practice

    2503 Foresight Cir Ste A

    Grand Junction, CO 81505

    (719) 595-7585

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    Dr. Ricki Kumar's Practice 2

    1906 Blake Ave

    Glenwood Spgs, CO 81601

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    Dr. Ricki Kumar's Practice 3

    2596 F Rd

    Grand Junction, CO 81505

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    What hospitals are Dr. Kumar affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Kumar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    What is Dr. Kumar's NPI number?A 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 1548794761.

    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. Ricki Kumar's specialty?

    What does a Critical Care Internist do?

    An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.

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

    Yes, Dr. Kumar is affiliated with Community Hospital - Grand Junction, Co, Intermountain Health - St. Mary's Regional Hospital 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

    When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Internist. Explore 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 Dr. Ricki Kumar accepting new patients in Grand Junction, CO?

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

    Does Dr. Ricki Kumar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (719) 595-7585 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ricki Kumar?

    Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (719) 595-7585 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?

    Dr. Kumar's offices are located in Grand Junction, CO and Glenwood Spgs, CO.