Dr. Reeti Kumar, MD is a pediatric nephrologist in Durham, NC specializing in pediatric nephrology. She graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2013 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Reeti Kumar, MD is affiliated with Duke Health and DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC.
2301 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27710
4709 Creekstone Drive
Durham, NC 27703
Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.
Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.
The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:
People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Reeti Kumar, MD treated were chronic kidney disease and hypertension.
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Dr. Reeti Kumar, MD graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2013. She completed residency at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters.
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine (2013)
Residency: Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (2016)
Dr. Reeti Kumar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Reeti Kumar, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Blue Advantage, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, TRICARE Prime Remote, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Gateway Health Alliance, Aetna HMO, Duke Group Plans, *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Duke Basic, Ambetter, Experience Health, Aetna Select HMO, Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO, Healthy Blue, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option, All Savers Fully Insured, First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna/CVS Health, Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan, Duke Select, Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).
According to our sources, Dr. Reeti Kumar, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Reeti Kumar, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.61 out of 5 stars based on 43 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Reeti Kumar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Durham, NC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Reeti Kumar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Reeti Kumar, who practices in Durham, NC, is a medical specialist in pediatric nephrology. She is a graduate of Drexel University College of Medicine and a graduate of Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters' residency program. In her practice, Dr. Kumar focuses on kidney stones and kidney transplant. Dr. Kumar's average rating from her patients is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Blue California, CIGNA Plans, and TRICARE are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Kumar honors. Dr. Kumar (or staff) speaks Hindi. She is affiliated with Duke Health. Dr. Kumar welcomes new patients at her office inDurham, NC as reported by Duke Health.
