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Dr. Keerthana Kumar, MD
Neurologist
,Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist
,Occupational Medicine Specialist
Poughkeepsie, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kumar, Neurologist in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Dr. Keerthana Kumar, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Poughkeepsie, NY 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 (845) 214-1922.
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 Neurologist like Dr. Kumar typically treat?
As a Neurologist, 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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Chronic Migraine with Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Persistent migraine with aura
- Daily classic migraine
- Transformed migraine with aura
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43E09: Chronic migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Kumar typically perform?
As a Neurologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Does Dr. Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (845) 214-1922 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kumar accept in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Dr. Kumar in Poughkeepsie, NY 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)
Medicare
MVP Health Care
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?
Dr. Keerthana Kumar's Primary Practice
21 Reade Pl Ste 1100
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 214-1922
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 1932737079.
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. Keerthana Kumar's specialty?
Dr. Kumar is a Neurologist near Poughkeepsie, NY.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Keerthana Kumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kumar is affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Putnam Hospital, Westchester Medical Center, Danbury 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
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Is Keerthana Kumar accepting new patients in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Yes, Dr. Keerthana Kumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Keerthana Kumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (845) 214-1922 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Keerthana Kumar?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (845) 214-1922 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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