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Dr. Akanksha Kumar, MD

Berkeley Heights, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kumar, Family Medicine Specialist in Berkeley Heights, NJ?

    Dr. Akanksha Kumar, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Berkeley Heights, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kumar is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kumar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kumar’s office at (732) 828-3000.

    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 Family Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Which procedures does Dr. Kumar perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Akanksha Kumar may include:

    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 (732) 828-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kumar accept in Berkeley Heights, NJ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carepoint Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • MagnaCare Rx

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?

    Dr. Akanksha Kumar's Primary Practice

    1 Diamond Hill Rd

    Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

    (732) 828-3000

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    Dr. Akanksha Kumar's Practice 2

    1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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    Dr. Akanksha Kumar's Practice 3

    317 George St

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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    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 1144663352.

    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. Akanksha Kumar's specialty?

    Dr. Kumar is a Family Medicine Specialist near Berkeley Heights, NJ. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Kumar to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Kumar is affiliated with St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Akanksha Kumar accepting new patients in Berkeley Heights, NJ?

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

    Does Dr. Akanksha Kumar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (732) 828-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Akanksha Kumar?

    Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (732) 828-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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