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Dr. Prashant Kumar, MD

Nephrology* Age 49
Dr. Prashant Kumar, MD
5.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Prashant Kumar, MD is a Nephrologist in Lufkin, TX.
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Dr. Prashant Kumar, MD

Nephrology* Age 49
Lufkin, TX
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Prashant Kumar, MD is a Nephrologist in Lufkin, TX.

About

Dr. Kumar graduated from MAULANA AZAD INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES. Dr. Prashant Kumar, MD is a Nephrologist in Lufkin, TX and has 26 years experience. Dr. Kumar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Woodland Heights Medical Center, CHI Saint Lukes Health Memorial Livingston, CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial Hospital, St. Luke's Health-Memorial Hospital-Lufkin, Tx and Tyler County Hospital. Dr. Kumar has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Hyperkalemia and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kumar received an average rating of 5.0/5 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.

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyperkalemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyperkalemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyperkalemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Acidosis
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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Hypercalcemia
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Acute Kidney Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Dehydration
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hydronephrosis
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Nephrotic Syndrome
Proteinuria
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rhabdomyolysis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Amyloidosis
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Burn Injuries
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Pain
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Obstruction of Ureteropelvic Junction
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Folic Acid Deficiency
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Headache
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Heart Disease
Hernia
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Hyperlipidemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypotension
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Migraine
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteomalacia
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Rapidly Progressive Nephritic Syndrome
Rash
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Renal Osteodystrophy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Sciatica
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Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Small Kidney
Swine Flu
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Tremor
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Trichomoniasis
Ureteral Stones
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Wheezing
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Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Hemodialysis
Immunization Administration
Peritoneal Dialysis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Advantage HMO
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    Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Essentials HMO
    Blue Choice
  • Tufts PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Preferred Blue v5 PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
  • Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
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    Cigna HMO
    Open Access Plus
  • Signature Administrators PPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 SSK Physician Associates
    409 Gaslight Blvd, Lufkin, TX 75904
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (936) 634-2227
  2. 2 Office
    403 Ogletree Dr Ste 110, Livingston, TX 77351
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (866) 245-6998
  3. 3 Kidney Center of Jasper
    930 Marvin Hancock Dr, Jasper, TX 75951
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (936) 634-2227
  4. 4 Office
    403 Ogletree Dr Ste 110, Livingston, TX 77351
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (936) 634-2227

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Nov 12, 2024
Dr. Kumar was a great Dr. to my dad.. could not have asked for a more caring, attentive doctor.
Renee Martin — Nov 12, 2024
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • MAULANA AZAD INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
    1998
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Prashant Kumar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kumar's profile.

Dr. Kumar frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Hyperkalemia and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Prashant Kumar, MD is affiliated with Woodland Heights Medical Center, CHI Saint Lukes Health Memorial Livingston, CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial Hospital, St. Luke's Health-Memorial Hospital-Lufkin, Tx and Tyler County Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Woodland Heights Medical Center

    505 S John Redditt Dr, Lufkin, TX

  • CHI Saint Lukes Health Memorial Livingston

    1717 Highway 59 Loop N, Livingston, TX

  • CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial Hospital

    1275 Marvin Hancock Dr, Jasper, TX

  • St. Luke's Health-Memorial Hospital-Lufkin, Tx

    1201 W Frank Ave, Lufkin, TX

  • Tyler County Hospital

    1100 W Bluff St, Woodville, TX