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Dr. Ajith Kumar, MD

Nephrology* Age 56
Dr. Ajith Kumar, MD
2.8 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Ajith Kumar, MD is a Nephrologist in Lewiston, ID.
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Dr. Ajith Kumar, MD

Nephrology* Age 56
Lewiston, ID
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ajith Kumar, MD is a Nephrologist in Lewiston, ID.

About

Dr. Kumar graduated from Kasturba Med Coll-Mysore University in 1991 and completed a residency at Carwey Hospital.Dr. Ajith Kumar, MD is a Nephrologist in Lewiston, ID and has 33 years experience. Dr. Kumar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Pullman Regional Hospital, Astria Toppenish Hospital, Clearwater Valley Health, Gritman Medical Center, MultiCare Deaconess Hospital, Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center-West Burlington, St Joseph Regional Medical Center, St. Mary's Health and Syringa General Hospital. Dr. Kumar has experience treating conditions like Vitamin D Deficiency, Renal Osteodystrophy and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kumar received an average rating of 2.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Kumar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kumar is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Vitamin D Deficiency
Renal Osteodystrophy
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Vitamin D Deficiency
Renal Osteodystrophy
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Vitamin D Deficiency
Renal Osteodystrophy
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Alkalosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Hypertension
Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Vasculitis
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Infection
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrotic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Ureteral Stones
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Puncture Aspiration
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

Insurance Accepted

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    Navigate POS
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    Options PPO
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    Blueprint Health
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  • Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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  • Blue Cross of Idaho PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2124 12th Ave, Lewiston, ID 83501
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 743-9986
  2. 2 Lewis-Clark Kidney Center
    2116 12th Ave, Lewiston, ID 83501
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 743-0662
  3. 3 Astria Sunnyside Hospital
    1016 Tacoma Ave, Sunnyside, WA 98944
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (509) 837-1500
  4. 4 Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center West Burlington Campus
    1221 S Gear Ave, West Burlington, IA 52655
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 768-1170

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2.8
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About Me

Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Kasturba Med Coll-Mysore University
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Carwey Hospital
    1995
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Rhode Island Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ajith Kumar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kumar's profile.

Dr. Kumar frequently treats the following conditions: Vitamin D Deficiency, Renal Osteodystrophy and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ajith Kumar, MD is affiliated with Pullman Regional Hospital, Astria Toppenish Hospital, Clearwater Valley Health, Gritman Medical Center, MultiCare Deaconess Hospital, Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center-West Burlington, St Joseph Regional Medical Center, St. Mary's Health and Syringa General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ajith Kumar, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Pullman Regional Hospital

    835 SE Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA

  • Astria Toppenish Hospital

    502 W 4th Ave, Toppenish, WA

  • Clearwater Valley Health

    301 Cedar St, Orofino, ID

  • Gritman Medical Center

    700 S Main St, Moscow, ID

  • MultiCare Deaconess Hospital

    800 W 5th Ave, Spokane, WA

  • Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center-West Burlington

    1221 S Gear Ave, West Burlington, IA

  • St Joseph Regional Medical Center

    415 6th St, Lewiston, ID

  • St. Mary's Health

    701 Lewiston St, Cottonwood, ID

  • Syringa General Hospital

    607 W Main St, Grangeville, ID