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41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kumar, Specialist in Porterville, CA?
Dr. Parmod Kumar, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Porterville, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Kumar graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kumar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kumar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kumar’s office at (559) 781-6655.
Where did Dr. Kumar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Internal Medicine | SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
Medical School: Gov't Med Coll, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, India | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine | Agartala Government Medical College
What languages does Dr. Kumar speak?
Dr. Kumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kumar treat?
As a 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:
- Upper Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Right Upper Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper stomach pain
- Pain in upper belly
- Epigastric discomfort
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- RUQ pain
- Pain in upper right stomach
- Right upper belly pain
- Lower belly pain
- Pain in lower abdomen
- Abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1010: Upper abdominal pain, unspecified
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1011: Right upper quadrant pain
- R1030: Lower abdominal pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Rectal Bleeding
- Vomiting Blood
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
- Hematemesis
- Bloody Vomit
- Upper GI Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
- K920: Hematemesis
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Abnormal Bowel Movements
- Change in Bowel Habits
- Bowel Movement
- Unusual stool
- Changes in poop
- Fecal changes
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Irregular Bowel Movements
- Changes in Pooping
ICD-10 Codes:
- R195: Other fecal abnormalities
- R194: Change in bowel habit
Also known as:
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2900: Acute gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Throat and Esophagus Swallowing Difficulty
- Swallowing Disorder
- Pharyngoesophageal dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing in throat
- Esophageal swallowing problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1314: Dysphagia, pharyngoesophageal phase
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Colon Diverticula
- Pockets in the Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Blocked Esophagus
- Esophagus Disorder
- Esophageal Obstruction
- Food Pipe Blockage
- Swallowing Difficulty
ICD-10 Codes:
- K222: Esophageal obstruction
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Abnormal Liver Function Test
- Liver Disease
- Irregular Liver Function Study
- Unusual Liver Exam
- Liver Disease Diagnosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R945: Abnormal results of liver function studies
Also known as:
- Other specified liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Uncommon liver conditions
- Rare liver diseases
- Specific liver disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7689: Other specified diseases of liver
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Swollen Veins in Anus
- Anal Lumps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K649: Unspecified hemorrhoids
Does Dr. Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 781-6655 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kumar accept in Porterville, CA?
Dr. Kumar in Porterville, CA 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 Shield of California
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?
Dr. Parmod Kumar's Primary Practice
583 W Putnam Ave
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-6655
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 1104886142.
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. Parmod Kumar's specialty?
Dr. Kumar is a Specialist near Porterville, CA. Contact Dr. Kumar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Parmod Kumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kumar is affiliated with Kaweah Health 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 Specialist?
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Is Parmod Kumar accepting new patients in Porterville, CA?
Yes, Dr. Parmod Kumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Parmod Kumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (559) 781-6655 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Parmod Kumar?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (559) 781-6655 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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