Akanksha Kumar, MD
Akanksha Kumar is a Family Medicine specialist based in Westfield, NJ with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Akanksha Kumar, MD has practiced family medicine for 12+ years, working in group practice. A Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) graduate since 2014, she brings 12+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
560 Springfield Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090-1024
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
153
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
189
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,316
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $132k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$575 received from industry
39 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Akanksha Kumar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2014
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc)
Board certified · Jul 26, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) (Class of 2014)
Mailing address
1 Diamond Hill Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-2104
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Akanksha Kumar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Akanksha Kumar for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Westfield required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Akanksha Kumar
NPI records show Dr. Kumar as active with telehealth listed in Westfield, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (908) 228-3610.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Akanksha Kumar
Practice Location
560 Springfield Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090-1024
Mailing Address
1 Diamond Hill Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-2104
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