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Dr. Prashant Kumar, MD

Nephrology* Age 49
Dr. Prashant Kumar, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Prashant Kumar, MD is a Nephrology Specialist 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 Nephrology Specialist in Lufkin, TX.

About

Dr. Prashant Kumar, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Lufkin, TX and has 26 years experience. They graduated from MAULANA AZAD INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Woodland Heights Medical Center, CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial Hospital, Sabine County Hospital, St. Luke's Health-Memorial Hospital-Livingston, TX and Tyler County Hospital. Dr. Kumar has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kumar received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Their 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
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
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 II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Pain
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
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)
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Hernia
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Hydronephrosis
Hyperlipidemia
Hypoglycemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Joint Pain
Kidney Stones
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
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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Nephrotic Syndrome
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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Rash
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
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
Tremor
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Trichomoniasis
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)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Hemodialysis
Immunization Administration

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Signature Administrators PPO
  • Preferred Care PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
    Preferred Blue v5 PPO
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    Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Essentials HMO
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    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
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    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options 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 Kidney Center of Jasper
    930 Marvin Hancock Dr, Jasper, TX 75951
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (936) 634-2227
  3. 3 Office
    403 Ogletree Dr Ste 110, Livingston, TX 77351
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (936) 634-2227

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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

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

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 and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Prashant Kumar, MD is affiliated with Woodland Heights Medical Center, CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial Hospital, Sabine County Hospital, St. Luke's Health-Memorial Hospital-Livingston, 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

  • CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial Hospital

    1275 Marvin Hancock Dr, Jasper, TX

  • Sabine County Hospital

    2301 Worth St, Hemphill, TX

  • St. Luke's Health-Memorial Hospital-Livingston, TX

    1717 Highway 59 Loop N, Livingston, TX

  • Tyler County Hospital

    1100 W Bluff St, Woodville, TX