Dr. Nitya Kumar
Overview
I strive to use evidence-based medicine to develop the optimal plan that supports patients. An effective physician is able to adapt their treatment plan to best suit each patient. This is my goal with every patient encounter. My clinical interests include diabetes and thyroid disorders, as well as pituitary, adrenal, bone, and calcium disorders. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, playing tennis, and cooking.
Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Graves Disease, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Insurance
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
30 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
3480 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
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.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nitya Kumar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nitya Kumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nitya Kumar by calling their office at 919-668-5360. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nitya Kumar a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nitya Kumar is classified as an Experienced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), 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. Nitya Kumar specialize in?
While Dr. Nitya Kumar is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Graves Disease, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Nitya Kumar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nitya Kumar has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). You can view a list of Dr. Nitya Kumar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nitya Kumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Nitya Kumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-668-5360 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
- Graves DiseaseDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- OsteoporosisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- Thyroid StormDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Storm.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).