Dr. Biresh Kumar
Nephrology in Temple, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 31+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Biresh Kumar, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in Temple, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Seton Medical Center Harker Heights, Little River Healthcare, Scott & White Memorial Hospital, Rollins Brook Community Hospital, Metroplex Hospital. Dr. Biresh Kumar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Central Texas Nephrology Associates, P.a.. Dr. Biresh Kumar accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Biresh Kumar at 2915 Saulsbury Dr to request Dr. Biresh Kumar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Biresh Kumar |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8325038409 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Nephrology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 31 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Biresh Kumar graduated from medical school in 1993.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1558341909
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, January 20, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Biresh Kumar
Medical Licenses
Dr. Biresh Kumar has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 31 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology
click for detail Nephrology An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
| N5169 | Texas |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
click for detail Hospitalist Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
| 4301065642 | Michigan |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Harker Heights, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Rockdale, Texas | Critical Access Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Temple, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Lampasas, Texas | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Killeen, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Central Texas Nephrology Associates, P.a.
| Central Texas Nephrology Associates, P.a. | 10 |
Practice Locations
2915 Saulsbury Dr
Temple, TX 76504-2207
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, June 4, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, July 22, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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