- Cardiologists
- CA
- Simi Valley, CA
- Dr. Vijay Kumar, MD
Dr. Vijay Kumar, MD
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases•Male•Age 65
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases
Dr. Vijay Kumar, MD is a Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Disease Specialist in Simi Valley, CA. Dr. Kumar has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Lung Disease, and Pulmonary Vascular Conditions. He is affiliated with medical facilities Los Robles Regional Medical Center and Adventist Health Simi Valley. His office accepts new patients.
Dr. Vijay Kumar, MD
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases
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Dr. Kumar's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kumar
3.0
Based on 11 ratings
| 5 Stars | 36.36363636363637% | (4) |
| 4 Stars | 18.181818181818183% | (2) |
| 3 Stars | 0% | (0) |
| 2 Stars | 0% | (0) |
| 1 Star | 45.45454545454545% | (5) |
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Kumar
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Kumar treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Kumar treats other conditions, please contact the office at (805) 527-5878.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-disordered breathing specialists diagnose and treat conditions, such as snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, in which breathing is interrupted during sleep, resulting in symptoms of fatigue, irritability and high blood pressure.Compare with other Sleep Apnea specialists.
Dr. Kumar is experienced in the area of Sleep Apnea. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Obstructive Lung Disease
Obstructive lung disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions including COPD, emphysema, asthma and cystic fibrosis that cause blockages or narrowing in the airways of the lungs, making breathing difficult.Compare with other Obstructive Lung Disease specialists.
Dr. Kumar is experienced in the area of Obstructive Lung Disease. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Pulmonary Vascular Conditions
Pulmonary vascular specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the flow of blood between the heart and lungs, including pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary embolism.Compare with other Pulmonary Vascular Conditions specialists.
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Dr. Kumar's conditions and procedures:
- Acidosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Alkalosis
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Asthma
- Bird Flu
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
- Bronchoscopy
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Emphysema
- Influenza (Flu)
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lung Abscess
- Lung Nodule
- Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Insufficiency
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
- Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Management
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Sarcoidosis
- Shortness of Breath
- Sleep Apnea
- Swine Flu
- Thoracentesis
- Valley Fever
- Viral Infection
- Wegener's Granulomatosis
- Wheezing
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Dr. Kumar accepts
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Dr. Kumar accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- Advantage-CA HMO
- Advantage-CA PPO
- Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
- Blue Cross-CA HMO-POS
- Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO
- Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
- Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
- Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
- EPO-CA
- Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold Advantage-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Gold Priority Select-CA HMO
- Gold Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
- Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
- Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
- MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
- PERS Traditional-CA HMO
- Platinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Platinum Priority Select-CA HMO
- Platinum Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
- Priority Select-CA HMO
- Select Plus-CA HMO
- Select-CA HMO
- Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver Advantage-CA PPO
- Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver Priority Select-CA HMO
- Silver Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
- Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Tenet Network-CA PPO
- Traditional
- Traditional PPO
- UC Care-CA PPO
- UC CORE-CA PPO
- UC Health Savings Plan-CA
- UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
- UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
- UCSHIP-CA PPO
- USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- Priority Select HMO
- Blue Shield of California
- Access Plus Savenet
- Local Access Plus HMO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases
- Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
- Critical Care Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Spanish
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vijay Kumar, MD?
Call (805) 254-3828 to make an appointment as a new patient. Click here for more information.
Is Dr. Vijay Kumar, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. Vijay Kumar, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Kumar's profile to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Vijay Kumar, MD accept my insurance?
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What are Dr. Vijay Kumar, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Kumar frequently treats Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Lung Disease, and Pulmonary Vascular Conditions. See all practice areas where Dr. Kumar specializes.
Where is Dr. Vijay Kumar, MD's office located?
Dr. Kumar's office is located at 1174 Amazon Way, Simi Valley, CA 93065. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Vijay Kumar, MD speak?
Dr. Kumar speaks Spanish, Hindi, and English. View profile to see all.
Does Dr. Vijay Kumar, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Kumar has not yet indicated whether they offer telehealth services. Please contact the office to check for availability/eligibility.
Affiliated Hospitals
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.75% Patients that would definitely recommend, 5% higher than the national average
12 Awards Received
72% Patients that would definitely recommend, 2% higher than the national average
4 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)
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