29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kumar, Internist in Edison, NJ?
Dr. Radha Kumar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Edison, NJ. She has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Kumar completed her residency at Nyu Downtown Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kumar is fluent in English, Bengali, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kumar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kumar’s office at (908) 226-0600.
Where did Dr. Kumar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nyu Downtown Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Kilpauk Med Coll, Dr M G R Med University, Madras, Tn, India
Is Dr. Kumar board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Radha Kumar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kumar speak?
Dr. Kumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bengali
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kumar typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Other Types of Obesity
- Obesity
- Unspecified Obesity
- Obesity Not Due to Excess Calories
- Secondary Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E668: Other obesity
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kumar typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Radha Kumar may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
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?
Dr. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (908) 226-0600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kumar accept in Edison, NJ?
Dr. Kumar in Edison, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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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 1174539373.
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. Radha Kumar's specialty?
Dr. Kumar is a Internist near Edison, NJ.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Radha Kumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kumar is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Jfk University Medical Center, The Valley Hospital, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center 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
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Is Radha Kumar accepting new patients in Edison, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Radha Kumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Radha Kumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (908) 226-0600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Radha Kumar?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (908) 226-0600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Radha Kumar have?
Dr. Radha Kumar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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