Overview
Akash Kumar, MD, is the GI Fellowship Associate Program Director, Medical Director, GI Cancer Screening Program and Assistant Professor, Medicine at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Kumar is a specialist who treats patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. He has clinical interests in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and general gastroenterology, including the treatment of conditions such as acid reflux and colon cancer screening.
His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- HMO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- HMO
- POS
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1200 Waters Place, Suite M117, Bronx, NY 10461
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Kumar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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HMH Advanced And Therapeutic Endoscopy
Michel Kahaleh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rochelle Park, New Jersey. Dr. Kahaleh is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Kahaleh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kahaleh is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Akash R. Kumar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Akash R. Kumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Akash R. Kumar by calling their office at 718-863-0575. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Akash R. Kumar a top-rated expert for Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Akash R. Kumar is classified as an Experienced expert for Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Akash R. Kumar specialize in?
While Dr. Akash R. Kumar is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Cronkhite-Canada Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Akash R. Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Akash R. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-863-0575 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- Cyclic Vomiting SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome.
- EndoscopyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- GastrectomyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Juvenile Polyposis SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.