Shribala Kumar, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Shribala Kumar is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Long Beach, CA with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Shribala Kumar, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 34+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2007 — over 34 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 76% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.9 pts)
Better than 76% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
29
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
75
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,155
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $256k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$17 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low 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 Shribala Kumar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Mailing address
43 Silver Spring Dr, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274-2312
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Shribala Kumar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shribala Kumar for cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Long Beach 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 Shribala Kumar
Dr. Kumar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Long Beach, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (562) 218-4017.
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 Shribala Kumar
Practice Location
1975 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90806-5501
Mailing Address
43 Silver Spring Dr, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274-2312
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