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Dr. Satish Kumar, MD, MRCP

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(15 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

Christian Medical College, Vellore

Professional interests include: kidney transplant, hypertension (high blood pressure), kidney problems, and more.

1000 Northeast 13th Street #1g
Oklahoma City, OK 73104

(405) 271-3445

Dr. Satish Kumar, MD, MRCP is a nephrologist in Oklahoma City, OK specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from Christian Medical College, Vellore. Dr. Satish Kumar, MD, MRCP is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, OU Health and OU HEALTH PARTNERS INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1000 Northeast 13th Street #1g
Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Address:

921 Ne 13th Street (00-q) Oklahoma City Vamc (635)
Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Some issues Dr. Satish Kumar, MD, MRCP can help you with:

Dialysis

Dialysis is a procedure that replicates renal (kidney) function by filtering patients' blood. When kidneys do not work properly, waste can accumulate in the blood and unbalanced chemicals can impair the body's critical functions. In order to stay healthy, a person without proper kidney function must receive dialysis. There are two forms of dialysis treatment: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both forms of dialysis are recurring treatments that in many cases last throughout the lifetime of the affected patient. Patients who briefly lose renal function may slowly reduce the frequency of dialysis sessions until their kidneys recover. However, most patients who start on dialysis remain on dialysis for the rest of their lives or until they receive a kidney transplant.

A number of conditions can worsen renal function and lead to end-stage or acute kidney failure. When kidneys fail (i.e. nearly 90 percent of their function is lost), dialysis is typically prescribed. Conditions that cause chronic kidney failure (eventually requiring dialysis) include:

Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
Pyelonephritis, recurring kidney infection
Glomerulonephritis, inflammation of the kidney's filtering parts
Polycystic kidney disease
Interstitial nephritis, inflammation of the kidney's tubules
High blood pressure
Vesicoureteral reflux, improper bladder emptying

For hemodialysis (the more common form of dialysis), a patient will visit a hospital or clinic and be connected to a dialysis machine by a needle attached to a tube that draws blood from the arm. The drawn blood is transferred to the dialysis machine, where it is filtered and separated until clean. Waste products from the blood pass into a fluid called dialysate, which is pumped out of the machine into a waste receptacle. The machine also measures and helps ensure the blood has the appropriate level of fluid, electrolytes, and pH. A tube delivers the cleaned blood back into the patient's body. A dialysis session like this will typically last for three to four hours, with a patient undergoing dialysis around three times per week.

A second method of dialysis is known as peritoneal dialysis. Unlike hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis can be performed at home by oneself after an initial surgery. To start, a physician (generally a surgeon) will make a small incision in the lower abdomen and insert and surgically attach a catheter (thin tube). At home, the patient connects a pump to the abdomen catheter, delivering dialysate (dialysis fluid) from a bag hanging on a wheeled stand. This fluid enters the peritoneal cavity (greater abdomen area containing the stomach, liver, and intestines) and collects waste through osmosis, where waste in the blood moves across a membrane and into the dialysate. This process continues for several hours until the fluid concentration is equal between the blood and dialysate, at which point the fluid can be drained. The fluid can then be passed through a machine called a cycler, which removes waste and allows for the dialysate to be reused. This process is repeated about four times per day. Dialysis patients must limit the amount of fluid they consume prior to receiving dialysis and should also avoid eating salty foods. The cycler cannot filter more than a certain amount of waste products from the blood.

Kidneys are important organs, and dialysis treatments are vital for those with renal dysfunction. For many, dialysis is not so much a medical procedure but a part of their normal life.

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:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

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.

dialysis	20
doctor visit	485
hospital care	1969
inpatient care	1969
preventive care	18
vaccines	18

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	162
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	27
Less than 65	218

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	62
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

dialysis	38
doctor visit	425
hospital care	2186
inpatient care	2186
lab tests	39

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	167
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	21
Less than 65	239

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	65
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

doctor visit	463
hospital care	2979
inpatient care	2979
lab tests	47
preventive care	38
vaccines	38

**Gender**
Male	500
Female	562

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	570
Black	310
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	104

**Age**
From 65 to 74	396
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	52
Less than 65	428

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	66
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

dialysis	14
doctor visit	472
hospital care	2470
inpatient care	2470
lab tests	23

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	161
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	26
Less than 65	206

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	64
Dementia	20
Cancer	10

dialysis	110
doctor visit	454
hospital care	1912
inpatient care	1912

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	145
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	28
Less than 65	188

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	61
Dementia	20
Cancer	10

dialysis	62
doctor visit	423
hospital care	1805
inpatient care	1805

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	147
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	22
Less than 65	180

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	60
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

dialysis	41
doctor visit	482
hospital care	1726
inpatient care	1726

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	149
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	23
Less than 65	160

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	63
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

dialysis	27
doctor visit	359
hospital care	1135
inpatient care	1135

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	113
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	29
Less than 65	141

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	60
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

dialysis	34
doctor visit	576
hospital care	1755
inpatient care	1755

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Satish Kumar, MD, MRCP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Satish Kumar, MD, MRCP treated as a nephrologist in Oklahoma City, OK were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

dialysis	43
doctor visit	461
hospital care	1993
inpatient care	1993
lab tests	36
preventive care	29
vaccines	29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satish Kumar, MD, MRCP.

**Gender**
Female	225
Male	212

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	135
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	230
Native American / Alaskan Native	38
Hispanic	16
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	22
75 to 84	81
Less than 65	176
65 to 74	158

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satish Kumar, MD, MRCP From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Satish Kumar, MD, MRCP treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes and heart failure.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	50
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	8
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Satish Kumar, MD, MRCP graduated from Christian Medical College, Vellore. He completed residency at Michael Reese Hospital. He has a state license in Oklahoma.

Medical School: Christian Medical College, Vellore

Residency: Michael Reese Hospital

Licensed In: Oklahoma

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Satish Kumar, MD, MRCP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

OU Health

OU HEALTH PARTNERS INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Satish Kumar, MD, MRCP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 15 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Satish Kumar, MD, MRCP from all over the web to help you find the right in Oklahoma City, OK.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$100 RENVELA $100
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC	$99 ACTHAR $99
Allergan Inc.	$90 VIBERZI $90
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$84 $84
NxStage Medical, Inc.	$81 LIBERTY SELECT CYCLER $81
Other	$136 SOLIRIS $48	Sensipar $24	VELTASSA $15	Thiola $1	$47

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$439
Education	$152

Biography

Dr. Satish Kumar practices adult nephrology in Oklahoma City, OK. He attended Christian Medical College, Vellore and then went on to complete his residency at Michael Reese Hospital. His clinical interests include kidney cyst, kidney stones, and hypertension (high blood pressure). Patients gave Dr. Kumar an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Kumar is affiliated with OU Health and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He welcomes new patients at his office inOklahoma City, OK as reported by Doctor.com.