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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kumar, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Vasantha Kumar, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Kumar graduated from Mysore Medical College and Research Institute and completed his residency at Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med, Pediatrics; Hartford Hosp, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Dr. Kumar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada, 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 (716) 323-0260.
Where did Dr. Kumar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med, Pediatrics; Hartford Hosp, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Medical School: Mysore Medical College and Research Institute | Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College | Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences | Foreign
Is Dr. Kumar board certified as a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Vasantha Kumar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Kumar speak?
Dr. Kumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Kannada
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:
- Low Birth Weight Newborn
- Low Birth Weight Baby
- Birth Weight
- LBW newborn
- Small baby
- Baby born 2000-2499 grams
- LBW baby
- Small baby at birth
- Underweight newborn
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0718: Other low birth weight newborn, 2000-2499 grams
- P0717: Other low birth weight newborn, 1750-1999 grams
- P0716: Other low birth weight newborn, 1500-1749 grams
Also known as:
- Premature Baby
- Premature Babies
- Preterm newborn
- Early birth
- Preemie
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0730: Preterm newborn, unspecified weeks of gestation
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
What procedures does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kumar typically perform?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Vasantha 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?
Dr. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 323-0260 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kumar accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Kumar in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Health Plan
Cigna Group
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
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 1700854882.
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. Vasantha Kumar's specialty?
Dr. Kumar is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist near Buffalo, NY.
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 this Dr. Vasantha Kumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kumar is affiliated with Uf Health Jacksonville 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
When to see a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Vasantha Kumar accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Vasantha Kumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vasantha Kumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (716) 323-0260 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vasantha Kumar?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (716) 323-0260 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vasantha Kumar have?
Dr. Vasantha Kumar is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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