Dhiren Kumar, M.D.
Dhiren Kumar is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Richmond, VA with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Dhiren Kumar, M.D. has been part of the Richmond medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of Virginia School of Medicine graduate since 2002, he brings 24+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.23/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 32% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 11% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1250 E Marshall St Internal Medicine, Richmond, VA 23298-5051
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202376.23/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.8%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
313
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
487
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,176
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $955k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.2k received from industry
10 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 Dhiren Kumar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
University of Virginia School of Medicine
24 years in practice
Experienced
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
University of Virginia School of Medicine (Class of 2002)
Mailing address
Po Box 91734, Richmond, VA 23291-1734
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Dhiren Kumar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Dhiren Kumar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Richmond 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 Dhiren Kumar
NPI records show Dr. Kumar as active with telehealth listed in Richmond, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (804) 828-9682.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1250 E Marshall St Internal Medicine, Richmond, VA 23298-5051
Mailing Address
Po Box 91734, Richmond, VA 23291-1734
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