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Who is Dr. Kumar, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist in Lubbock, TX?
Dr. Dharmendra Kumar is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lubbock, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. 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 (661) 253-8000.
What languages does Dr. Kumar speak?
Dr. Kumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kumar treat?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal 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:
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Premature Baby
- Premature Babies
- Preterm infant
- Early baby
- Preemie
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0737: Preterm newborn, gestational age 34 completed weeks
- P0736: Preterm newborn, gestational age 33 completed weeks
- P0735: Preterm newborn, gestational age 32 completed weeks
- P0739: Preterm newborn, gestational age 36 completed weeks
Also known as:
- Low Birth Weight Baby
- Extremely Low Birth Weight Baby
- Low Birth Weight Newborn
- Small for Gestational Age Baby
- Birth Weight
- LBW baby
- Small baby at birth
- Underweight newborn
- ELBW baby
- Very low birth weight infant
- Micro-preemie
- LBW newborn
- Small baby
- Baby born 2000-2499 grams
- SGA baby
- Baby born too small
- Fetal growth restriction
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0717: Other low birth weight newborn, 1750-1999 grams
- P0716: Other low birth weight newborn, 1500-1749 grams
- P0703: Extremely low birth weight newborn, 750-999 grams
- P0718: Other low birth weight newborn, 2000-2499 grams
- P0516: Newborn small for gestational age, 1500-1749 grams
Also known as:
- Other Newborn Feeding Problems
- Common Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant and Newborn Nutrition
- Other infant feeding difficulties
- Miscellaneous baby eating issues
- Neonatal feeding disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- P928: Other feeding problems of newborn
Also known as:
- Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Lung Disease
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Hyaline Membrane Disease
- Neonatal Respiratory Distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- P220: Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn
Which procedures does Dr. Kumar perform as a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Dharmendra Kumar may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
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 (661) 253-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kumar accept in Lubbock, TX?
Dr. Kumar in Lubbock, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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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 1689954794.
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. Dharmendra Kumar's specialty?
Dr. Kumar is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist near Lubbock, TX. A pediatrician who serves as the primary care provider for sick newborn infants utilizes their clinical expertise for direct patient care and collaborates with obstetrical colleagues to develop care plans for mothers with high-risk pregnancies. Contact Dr. Kumar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dharmendra 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: Covenant Childrens Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
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Is Dharmendra Kumar accepting new patients in Lubbock, TX?
Yes, Dr. Dharmendra Kumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dharmendra Kumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (661) 253-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dharmendra Kumar?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (661) 253-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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