Dr. Smita J. Kumar

Endocrinology
University Health Associates
608 Cheat Rd, 
Morgantown, WV 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
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University Health Associates
608 Cheat Rd, 
Morgantown, WV 

Overview

Smita Kumar is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Graves Disease, Thyroid Storm, and Milk-Alkali Syndrome.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Hospital Affiliations

Princeton Community Hospital Assn Inc
Garrett Regional Medical Center
Uniontown Hospital
West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
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Cigna
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  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Kaiser Permanente
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
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  • HMO
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PA Health and Wellness
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Peak Health
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sentara Healthcare
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TeamCare
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The Health Plan
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UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
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  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

University Health Associates
608 Cheat Rd, Morgantown, WV 26508
Other Locations
WVU Medicine at Suncrest Towne Centre
600 Suncrest Town Centre Dr, Morgantown, WV 26505

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.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

1 Clinical Trials

Use of Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (NPH) Versus Basal Bolus Insulin for Steroid Induced Hyperglycemia
Use of Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (NPH) Versus Basal Bolus Insulin for Steroid Induced Hyperglycemia
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: September 11, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4

7 Total Publications

The Right Hand Must Know What the Left Hand is Doing: A False-Positive Hotspot on the Sestamibi Scan.
The Right Hand Must Know What the Left Hand is Doing: A False-Positive Hotspot on the Sestamibi Scan.
Journal: AACE clinical case reports
Published: April 20, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Smita J. Kumar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Smita J. Kumar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Smita J. Kumar by calling their office at 304-598-4855. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Smita J. Kumar a top-rated expert for Hyperparathyroidism?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Smita J. Kumar is classified as an Experienced expert for Hyperparathyroidism, 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. Smita J. Kumar specialize in?

While Dr. Smita J. Kumar is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Hyperparathyroidism, Graves Disease, and Thyroid Storm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Smita J. Kumar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Smita J. Kumar has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hyperparathyroidism. You can view a list of Dr. Smita J. Kumar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Smita J. Kumar accept my insurance?

Dr. Smita J. Kumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 304-598-4855 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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