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Dr. Prashant Kumar, MD

Nephrology*
5.0 (3)
Map Pin Small Lufkin, TX
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Prashant Kumar, MD

Dr. Prashant Kumar, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Lufkin, TX. They specialize in Nephrology, has 26 years of experience. They graduated from MAULANA AZAD INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES and 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. Patients rated Dr. Kumar an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Kumar works at Practice in Lufkin, TX with other offices in Jasper, TX and Livingston, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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
    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
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    403 Ogletree Dr Ste 110, Livingston, TX 77351 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (936) 634-2227

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Woodland Heights Medical Center
  • Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital
  • Sabine County Hospital
  • St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital - Livingston, TX
  • Tyler County Hospital

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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

Treatment frequency



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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
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    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
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    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1427087071
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • MAULANA AZAD INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Prashant 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 has seen patients for Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III, 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.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Kumar. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kumar.

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