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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kumar, Internist in Eatonton, GA?
Dr. Ajay Kumar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Eatonton, GA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Kumar graduated from DELHI UNIVERSITY and completed his residency at Finch U Hlth Sci/Chgo M Sch, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kumar is fluent in English and Hindi, 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 (706) 485-8495.
Where did Dr. Kumar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Finch U Hlth Sci/Chgo M Sch, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Coll Of Med Scis- University Of Delhi- New Delhi- Delhi- India | DELHI UNIVERSITY
Is Dr. Kumar board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ajay 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:
English
Hindi
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kumar typically perform?
As an Internist, 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
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 (706) 485-8495 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kumar accept in Eatonton, GA?
Dr. Kumar in Eatonton, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliant Health Plans
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Group 1001
Humana
Medicare
Mitchell Family Office
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
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 1073500443.
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. Ajay Kumar's specialty?
Dr. Kumar is a Internist near Eatonton, GA.
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. Ajay Kumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kumar is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional, Piedmont Henry Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin , Piedmont Macon Medical Center, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Piedmont Rockdale Hospital 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 Ajay Kumar accepting new patients in Eatonton, GA?
Yes, Dr. Ajay Kumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ajay Kumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (706) 485-8495 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ajay Kumar?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (706) 485-8495 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ajay Kumar have?
Dr. Ajay Kumar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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