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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Kumar, Neurologist in Glendale, AZ?
Dr. Shyamala Kumar, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Glendale, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Kumar is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kumar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kumar’s office at (602) 843-3811.
Where did Dr. Kumar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Siddhartha Med College University Of Health Sciences
Is Dr. Kumar board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Shyamala Kumar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Kumar speak?
Dr. Kumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Kumar treat?
As a Neurologist, 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:
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Migraine Without Aura
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Common migraine
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Younger-Onset Alzheimer's', 'Early Alzheimer's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G300: Alzheimer's disease with early onset
Also known as:
- New Daily Persistent Headache
- Headache
- NDPH', 'Chronic daily headache onset', 'Headache that started suddenly and won't go away
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4452: New daily persistent headache (NDPH)
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IA
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- G608: Other hereditary and idiopathic neuropathies
Which procedures does Dr. Kumar perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shyamala Kumar may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
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 (602) 843-3811 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kumar accept in Glendale, AZ?
Dr. Kumar in Glendale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kumar's office located?
Dr. Shyamala Kumar's Primary Practice
6677 W Thunderbird Rd Ste D148
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 843-3811
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 1457314841.
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. Shyamala Kumar's specialty?
Dr. Kumar is a Neurologist near Glendale, AZ.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Kumar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shyamala Kumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kumar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Shyamala Kumar accepting new patients in Glendale, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Shyamala Kumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shyamala Kumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (602) 843-3811 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shyamala Kumar?
Please contact Dr. Kumar's office at (602) 843-3811 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shyamala Kumar have?
Dr. Shyamala Kumar is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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