Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kumar, Infectious Disease Specialist in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Sudhir Kumar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Des Moines, IA. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kumar graduated from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute and completed his residency at Advocate Il Masonic Med Ctr, 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 (515) 241-4200.
Where did Dr. Kumar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Advocate Il Masonic Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India | Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute | Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences
Is Dr. Kumar board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Sudhir 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 Dr. Kumar treat?
As a Infectious Disease 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:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Kumar perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sudhir Kumar may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 (515) 241-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kumar accept in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Kumar in Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Prairie States Enterprises
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?
Dr. Sudhir Kumar's Primary Practice
1221 Pleasant St Ste 300
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 241-4200
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 1417931700.
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. Sudhir Kumar's specialty?
Dr. Kumar is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Des Moines, IA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Kumar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Sudhir Kumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kumar is affiliated with Unitypoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Sudhir Kumar accepting new patients in Des Moines, IA?
Yes, Dr. Sudhir Kumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sudhir Kumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (515) 241-4200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sudhir Kumar?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (515) 241-4200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sudhir Kumar have?
Dr. Sudhir Kumar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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