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Dr. Gayathri Krishna Kumar, MD

Medfield, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Krishna Kumar, Family Medicine Specialist in Medfield, MA?

    Dr. Gayathri Krishna Kumar, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Medfield, MA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Krishna Kumar graduated from Kempegowda Inst of Med Sci, Bangalore University, India. Dr. Krishna Kumar is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Krishna Kumar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Krishna Kumar’s office at (508) 359-1519.

    Where did Dr. Krishna Kumar go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Kempegowda Inst of Med Sci, Bangalore University, India | Kempegowda Inst of Med Sci, Bangalore University, India

    Is Dr. Krishna Kumar board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Gayathri Krishna Kumar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Krishna Kumar speak?

    Dr. Krishna Kumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Krishna Kumar typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Krishna 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. Krishna 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 here.

    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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Krishna Kumar typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Gayathri Krishna Kumar may include:

    Please contact Dr. Krishna Kumar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Krishna Kumar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Krishna Kumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 359-1519 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Krishna Kumar accept in Medfield, MA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • BMC Health System

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Point32Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Krishna Kumar's office located?

    Dr. Gayathri Krishna Kumar's Primary Practice

    50 North St

    Medfield, MA 02052

    (508) 359-1519

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    Dr. Gayathri Krishna Kumar's Practice 2

    464 Hillside Ave Ste 302

    Needham, MA 02494

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    What is Dr. Krishna Kumar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Krishna Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790795441.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Krishna Kumar?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Krishna Kumar

    What is Dr. Gayathri Krishna Kumar's specialty?

    Dr. Krishna Kumar is a Family Medicine Specialist near Medfield, MA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

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

    Yes, Dr. Krishna Kumar is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham, Umass Memorial Milford Regional Medical Center, Tufts Medical Center, Northside Hospital Atlanta, Emerson Health, Umass Memorial 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Gayathri Krishna Kumar accepting new patients in Medfield, MA?

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

    Does Dr. Gayathri Krishna Kumar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Krishna Kumar's office at (508) 359-1519 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gayathri Krishna Kumar?

    Please contact Dr. Krishna Kumar's office at (508) 359-1519 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gayathri Krishna Kumar have?

    Dr. Gayathri Krishna Kumar is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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