Ujjwal Kumar, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Ujjwal Kumar is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Cedar Rapids, IA with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ujjwal Kumar, M.D. has been part of the Cedar Rapids medical community since 2013 in group practice. With 19+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Cedar Rapids area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
Older · 1993dNPPES updated 2020-12-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Iowa Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
Mercy Gastroenterology Clinic 788 8th Avenue Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better76.5%
Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
352
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
402
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
817
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $178k
Percentile rankings compared against 75 reporting peers in Iowa.
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
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.3k received from industry
27 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Ujjwal Kumar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 7, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
19 years in practice
Experienced
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Ujjwal Kumar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ujjwal Kumar for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Cedar Rapids 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 Ujjwal Kumar
Dr. Kumar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Cedar Rapids, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (319) 369-4542.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ujjwal Kumar
Practice Location
Mercy Gastroenterology Clinic 788 8th Avenue Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Mailing Address
Mercy Gastroenterology Clinic 788 8th Avenue Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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