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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jai Kumar, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Sharmila Jai Kumar, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. Dr. Jai Kumar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jai Kumar’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jai Kumar’s office at (617) 355-6000.
What languages does Dr. Jai Kumar speak?
Dr. Jai Kumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Jai Kumar typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Jai 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. Jai 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:
- 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
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Jai Kumar typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sharmila Jai Kumar may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Jai Kumar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Jai Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Jai Kumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jai Kumar accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Jai Kumar in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Jai Kumar's office located?
Dr. Sharmila Jai Kumar's Primary Practice
300 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 355-6000
What is Dr. Jai Kumar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jai Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982136909.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jai Kumar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jai Kumar
What is Dr. Sharmila Jai Kumar's specialty?
Dr. Jai Kumar is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Boston, MA.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Sharmila Jai Kumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jai Kumar is affiliated with Emerson Health, Cabell Huntington 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 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sharmila Jai Kumar accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Sharmila Jai Kumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sharmila Jai Kumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jai Kumar's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sharmila Jai Kumar?
Please contact Dr. Jai Kumar's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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