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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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kumar is currently affiliated with Covenant Childrens Hospital. 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 a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kumar typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Transient Rapid Breathing in Newborns
- Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Lung Disease
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Temporary fast breathing in infants
- Wet lung syndrome in newborns
- Transient tachypnea of newborn
- Infant breathing difficulty
- Neonatal respiratory distress
- Baby lung distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- P221: Transient tachypnea of newborn
- P229: Respiratory distress of newborn, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Birth Weight Baby
- Low Birth Weight Newborn
- Birth Weight
- LBW baby
- Small baby at birth
- Underweight newborn
- LBW newborn
- Small baby
- Baby born 2000-2499 grams
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0717: Other low birth weight newborn, 1750-1999 grams
- P0718: Other low birth weight newborn, 2000-2499 grams
What procedures does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kumar typically perform?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kumar accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?
What is Dr. Kumar's NPI number?A 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.
What does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is Dr. Dharmendra Kumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Dr. Kumar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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
When to see a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. 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 Dr. Dharmendra Kumar?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (661) 253-8000 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?
Dr. Kumar's office is located in Lubbock, TX.
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