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Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)
Tirunelveli Medical College (1988)
Professional interests include: sleep disorders, headache
200 Charlois Boulevard Suite 250
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD is a neurologist in Winston-Salem, NC specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Tirunelveli Medical College in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.

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Office Locations

1 Medical Center Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
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1601 Brenner Avenue W. G. (bill) Hefner Vamc (659)
Salisbury, NC 28144
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Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

200 Charlois Boulevard Suite 250
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
(336) 716-4649
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Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Medical Center Boulevard Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Adult Neurology - Janeway Tower, ...
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
(336) 716-4101
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Some issues Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

  • Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
  • Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
  • Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
  • Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

cardiorespiratory sleep study
diagnostic sleep study
home cardiorespiratory sleep study
in-lab polysomnography
in-lab sleep study
sleep study

In 2023, Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD had a list price for cardiorespiratory (type 3) sleep study, diagnostic (regular) sleep study, home cardiorespiratory (type 3) sleep study, in-lab polysomnography (overnight sleep study), in-lab sleep study, and sleep study that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

home sleep study
polysomnography

In 2012, Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD had a list price for home sleep study, and polysomnography (PSG) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD treated as a neurologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2012 were sleep study, minimally invasive procedures, injections and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 67
doctor visit 246
hospital care 60
injections 108
inpatient care 60
minimally invasive procedures 108
sleep study 116

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD treated as a neurologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2013 were sleep study, airway management, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 44
doctor visit 109
hospital care 28
injections 41
inpatient care 28
minimally invasive procedures 41
sleep study 83

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD.

Gender
Male 111
Female 114
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 177
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 79
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD in 2013

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 33
Dementia 11
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD treated as a neurologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2014 were sleep study, hospital care, inpatient care and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 48
doctor visit 76
hospital care 81
injections 36
inpatient care 81
minimally invasive procedures 36
sleep study 91

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD.

Gender
Male 100
Female 119
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 165
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 77
From 75 to 84 31
85 and over 16
Less than 65 95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD in 2014

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 34
Dementia 10
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD treated as a neurologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2015 were sleep study, airway management, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 49
doctor visit 114
injections 36
minimally invasive procedures 36
sleep study 93

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD.

Gender
Male 150
Female 220
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 264
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 128
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD in 2015

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 23
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 37
Dementia 7
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD treated as a neurologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2016 were sleep study, airway management, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 61
doctor visit 113
injections 41
minimally invasive procedures 41
sleep study 128

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD.

Gender
Male 104
Female 111
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 160
Black 41
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 93
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD in 2016

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 26
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 31
Dementia 7
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD treated as a neurologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2017 were sleep study, minimally invasive procedures, injections and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 31
doctor visit 75
injections 43
minimally invasive procedures 43
sleep study 74

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD.

Gender
Male 73
Female 81
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 121
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 69
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 39
Dementia 8
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD treated as a neurologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2018 were sleep study, airway management, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 63
doctor visit 117
injections 55
minimally invasive procedures 55
sleep study 106

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD.

Gender
Male 88
Female 107
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 154
Black 27
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 96
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 36
Dementia 6
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD treated as a neurologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2019 were sleep study, minimally invasive procedures, injections and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 29
doctor visit 112
injections 44
minimally invasive procedures 44
sleep study 86

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD.

Gender
Male 75
Female 115
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 159
Black 18
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 108
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD in 2019

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 32
Dementia 7
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD treated as a neurologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2020 were sleep study, minimally invasive procedures, injections and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 23
doctor visit 66
injections 37
minimally invasive procedures 37
sleep study 76

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD.

Gender
Male 86
Female 86
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 138
Black 22
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 100
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD in 2020

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 36
Dementia 9
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD treated as a neurologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2021 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 23
doctor visit 76
sleep study 62

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD.

Gender
Male 87
Female 83
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 141
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 87
From 75 to 84 41
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 35
Dementia 11
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD treated as a neurologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2022 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 18
doctor visit 66
sleep study 46

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD.

Gender
Male 62
Female 80
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 114
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 56
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 32
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD treated as a neurologist in Winston-Salem, NC were sleep study, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

airway management 41
doctor visit 106
hospital care 56
injections 49
inpatient care 56
minimally invasive procedures 49
sleep study 87

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD.

Gender
Male 85
Female 101
Ethnicity
Black / African American 9
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 144
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 11
85 and over 1
Less than 65 54
65 to 74 81

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 31
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Dementia 6
Cancer 8

Education & Training

Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD graduated from Tirunelveli Medical College in 1988. She completed residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Sleep Medicine American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Tirunelveli Medical College (1988)

Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (2000)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Sleep Medicine American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 44 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Winston-Salem, NC. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sandhya Rani Kumar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Daiichi Sankyo Inc. $20 Welchol
$20
Merz North America, Inc. $12 Xeomin
$12
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $32

Biography

Dr. Sandhya Kumar is a neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) specialist in Winston-Salem, NC, Salisbury, NC, and Winston Salem, NC. Dr. Kumar has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. Clinical interests for Dr. Kumar include sleep disorders and headache. She is affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Winston-Salem, NC. She graduated from Tirunelveli Medical College and then she performed her residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Kumar speaks the following languages: Tamil and Malayalam.

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