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Dr. Shawn Kumar, MD

Hobart, IN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kumar, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Hobart, IN?

    Dr. Shawn Kumar, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Hobart, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kumar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kumar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kumar’s office at (219) 947-6695.

    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 Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, 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:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Other Lower Back Condition
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Dorsopathy
    • Lower Back Spine Disorder
    • Lower Back Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5386: Other specified dorsopathies, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Degeneration
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck
    • Worn Neck Discs
    • Cervical Spondylosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region

    Which procedures does Dr. Kumar perform as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

    Does Dr. Kumar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 947-6695 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kumar accept in Hobart, IN?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • MagnaCare Rx

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?

    Dr. Shawn Kumar's Primary Practice

    1500 S Lake Park Ave Ste 204

    Hobart, IN 46342

    (219) 947-6695

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    Dr. Shawn Kumar's Practice 2

    8840 Calumet Ave Ste 103

    Munster, IN 46321

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    Dr. Shawn Kumar's Practice 3

    1100 S Calumet Rd Ste 1

    Chesterton, IN 46304

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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 1043552953.

    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. Shawn Kumar's specialty?

    Dr. Kumar is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Hobart, IN. In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care. Contact Dr. Kumar to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Kumar is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center - Hobart, In which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

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    Is Shawn Kumar accepting new patients in Hobart, IN?

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

    Does Dr. Shawn Kumar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (219) 947-6695 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shawn Kumar?

    Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (219) 947-6695 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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