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Awani Kumar, MD, PC780 Route 37, Toms River, NJ 08755 map
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Awani Kumar, MD, PC780 Hwy 37 W, Suite 110, Toms River, NJ 08755 map
Dr. Awani Kumar is a pulmonologist in Toms River. He diagnoses and treats patients who suffer from respiratory or breathing problems such as asthma and COPD.
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recommendJUN 02, 2015 • C F. in Manchester, NJ
Was hospitalized with penemoia. He Became my doctor via my primary. Very pleased with DrKumar, and will continue as his patient. Caring and a great bedside manner.
Awani Kumar, MD, PC
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Awani Kumar is accepting new patients at this office.
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780 Route 37, Toms River, NJ 08755
Office Details
Awani Kumar, MD, PC
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Awani Kumar is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
780 Hwy 37 W, Suite 110, Toms River, NJ 08755
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Awani Kumar graduated from Other in 1987.
Dr. Kumar has two offices in New Jersey where he specializes in Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine.
Specialties
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Pulmonology
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Kumar may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
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Critical Care Medicine
Critical care specialists like Dr. Kumar provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Kumar may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Kumar specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. He may also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with serious heart problems could be referred to a cardiologist for further diagnostic tests or therapies.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Other
MD • 1987
Hospital Affiliations
- Monmouth Medical Center
- Community Medical Center
- Meridian Hospitals Corporation
Languages Spoken
- English
Dr. Kumar's Medicare Fee‑for‑Service Data (2014)
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Kumar, but only those who participate in Medicare.
Overview
- Doctor participates in Medicare?: Yes
- Number of HCPCS Codes: 26
- Number of Services: 9929
- Medical Suppress Indicator:
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Medical Services: 26
- Number of Medical Services: 9929
- Number of Medicare Patients with Medical Services: 1251
Medicare Patient Demographics
- Total Number of Medicare Patients: 1251
- Average Age of Medicare Patients: 77
- Number of Patients Under Age 65: 163
- Number of Patients Age 65 to 74: 327
- Number of Patients Age 75 to 84: 405
- Number of Patients Over Age 84: 356
- Number of Female Patients : 720
- Number of Male Patients: 531
- Number of Non-Hispanic White Patients: 1127
- Number of Black or African American Patients: 45
- Number of Asian Pacific Islander Patients: 13
- Number of Hispanic Patients: 49
- Number of American Indian/Alaska Native Patients: 0
- Number of Patients with Race Not Elsewhere Classified: 17
- Number of Patients with Medicare Only Entitlement: 930
- Number of Patients with Medicare & Medicaid Entitlement: 321
Medicare Patient Condition Demographics
- Percent of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: 33%
- Percent of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia: 33%
- Percent of Patients with Asthma: 20%
- Percent of Patients with Cancer: 19%
- Percent of Patients with Heart Failure: 57%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: 51%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: 62%
- Percent of Patients with Depression: 33%
- Percent of Patients with Diabetes: 49%
- Percent of Patients with Hyperlipidemia: 75%
- Percent of Patients with Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): 75%
- Percent of Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: 73%
- Percent of Patients with Osteoporosis: 13%
- Percent of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis / Osteoarthritis: 52%
- Percent of Patients with Schizophrenia / Other Psychotic Disorders: 10%
- Percent of Patients with Stroke: 15%
Medicare Payments Data
- Total Submitted Charge Amount: $1,975,088.86
- Total Medicare Allowed Amount: $975,920.02
- Total Medicare Payment Amount: $757,415.88
- Total Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $612,878.92
- Total Medical Submitted Charge Amount: $1,975,088.86
- Total Medical Medicare Allowed Amount: $975,920.02
- Total Medical Medicare Payment Amount: $757,415.88
- Total Medical Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $612,878.92
Medicare Prescription Drug Data
- Drug Suppress Indicator: n/a
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Drug Services: 0
- Number of Drug Services: 0
- Number of Medicare Beneficiaries With Drug Services: 0
- Total Drug Submitted Charge Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Allowed Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Payment Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $0.00
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