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Dr. Dhiren Kumar, MD

Nephrology
Map Pin Small Richmond, VA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Dhiren Kumar, MD

Dr. Dhiren Kumar, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Richmond, VA. They specialize in Nephrology, has 21 years of experience. They graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine and is affiliated with VCU Medical Center Main Hospital.

Dr. Kumar works at VCU Health Pauley Heart Center in Richmond, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations and Nephrotic Syndrome along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kumar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Pauley Heart Center
    1200 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 828-4104
  2. 2
    Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
    1250 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 828-9682

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  • VCU Medical Center Main Hospital

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    About Dr. Dhiren Kumar, MD

    Specialties
    • Nephrology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Hindi
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    NPI Number
    • 1629162938
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Dhiren Kumar, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kumar is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Kumar has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Kumar works at VCU Health Pauley Heart Center in Richmond, VA. View the full address on Dr. Kumar’s profile.

    Dr. Kumar has seen patients for Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations and Nephrotic Syndrome, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kumar on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    Dr. Kumar has not been reviewed and rated on Healthline FindCare, yet. If you have seen this provider you can leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kumar.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Kumar, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Kumar appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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