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Dr. Biresh Kumar, MD

Nephrology* Age 55
Dr. Biresh Kumar, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

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Dr. Biresh Kumar, MD

Nephrology* Age 55
Waco, TX
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Biresh Kumar, MD is a Nephrologist in Waco, TX.

About

Dr. Biresh Kumar, MD is a Nephrologist in Waco, TX and has 31 years experience. They graduated from Patna Medical College, Patna University in 1993 and completed a residency at Mclaren Regional Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with AdventHealth Central Texas, AdventHealth Rollins Brook and Seton Medical Center Harker Heights. Dr. Kumar has experience treating conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations and Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kumar received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kumar also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kumar is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Hyperkalemia
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Stones
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Bone Disorders
Brain Disorders
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Dehydration
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Goodpasture's Disease
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Kidney Disease
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Proteinuria
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Vascular Disease
Vasculitis
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Renal

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    Blue Advantage HMO
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    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
    Preferred PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Fresenius Medical Care Greenway Kidney Center
    5940 Crosslake Pkwy, Waco, TX 76712
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 666-2999
  2. 2 Fresenius Medical Care Harker Heights
    625 W Central Texas Expy, Harker Heights, TX 76548
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 690-0618
  3. 3 Fresenius Medical Care Harker Heights
    625 W Central Texas Expy, Harker Heights, TX 76548
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 690-0613
  4. 4 Fresenius Medical Care-Lampasas
    1202 Central Texas Expy, Lampasas, TX 76550
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 616-9585
  5. 5 Fresenius Medical Care-Lampasas
    1202 Central Texas Expy, Lampasas, TX 76550
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 690-0618
  6. 6 Killeen Kidney Center
    726 S Fort Hood St, Killeen, TX 76541
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 554-3366

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Patient Reviews
Jan 11, 2022
My sons and myself have XLAS and Dr. Kumar has been our nephrologist the last few months. We have come to trust his expertise to help us all have the best course of action and be able to live fulfilling lives. You’ll love his clinic staff and his desire to help his patients.
CSwain — Jan 11, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Patna Medical College, Patna University
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Patna Medical College Hospital|Patna Med College Hospital
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mclaren Regional Medical Center
    1998
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Kumar frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations and Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Biresh Kumar, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth Central Texas, AdventHealth Rollins Brook and Seton Medical Center Harker Heights.

Yes, Dr. Biresh Kumar, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • AdventHealth Central Texas

    2201 Clear Creek Rd, Killeen, TX

  • AdventHealth Rollins Brook

    608 N Key Ave, Lampasas, TX

  • Seton Medical Center Harker Heights

    850 W Central Texas Expy, Harker Heights, TX