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Who is Dr. Kumar, Clinical Geneticist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Akash Kumar, MD, PHD is a Clinical Geneticist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Kumar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kumar’s office at (225) 389-1433.
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 Clinical Geneticist like Dr. Kumar typically treat?
As a Clinical Geneticist, 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:
- Down Syndrome
- Trisomy 21
- Mongolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q909: Down syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
What procedures does a Clinical Geneticist like Dr. Kumar typically perform?
As a Clinical Geneticist, 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:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 389-1433 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kumar accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Kumar in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
California Water Service Group
Cigna Group
Contra Costa
North East Medical Services
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UMR Administered Payer
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?
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 1043674153.
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. Akash Kumar's specialty?
Dr. Kumar is a Clinical Geneticist near Palo Alto, CA.
What does a Clinical Geneticist do?
A clinical geneticist is adept at offering thorough diagnostic, management, and counseling services for genetic disorders.
Is this Dr. Akash Kumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kumar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Clinical Geneticist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Akash Kumar accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Akash Kumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Akash Kumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (225) 389-1433 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Akash Kumar?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (225) 389-1433 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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