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Dr. Biresh Kumar, MD
Nephrology* Age 57
Dr. Biresh Kumar, MD
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Dr. Biresh Kumar, MD is a Nephrologist in Harker Heights, TX.
Dr. Biresh Kumar, MD
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Dr. Biresh Kumar, MD

Nephrology* Age 57
Harker Heights, TX
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Biresh Kumar, MD is a Nephrologist in Harker Heights, TX.

About Dr. Biresh Kumar, MD

Dr. Kumar graduated from Patna Medical College, Patna University in 1993 and completed a residency at Mclaren Regional Medical Center. Dr. Biresh Kumar, MD is a Nephrologist in Harker Heights, TX and has 33 years experience. Dr. Kumar has experience treating conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Hyperkalemia, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Diseases and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Kumar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kumar also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kumar is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hyperkalemia
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Gout
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Hypertension
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Vitamin D Deficiency
Kidney Stones
Acute Kidney Failure
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Hemodialysis
Hypokalemia
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Hypercalcemia
Hydronephrosis
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Proteinuria
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Bone Disorders
Brain Disorders
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Dehydration
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Goodpasture's Disease
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Kidney Disease
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Ureteral Stones
Vascular Disease
Vasculitis
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Renal

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Navigate Plus POS
    Choice Plus POS
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  • Blue Essentials HMO
    Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Choice
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    BSW Premier HMO
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    Aetna HMO
    APCN Choice POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Signature Administrators PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS

Where Dr. Biresh Kumar, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Fresenius Medical Care Harker Heights
    625 W Central Texas Expy, Harker Heights, TX 76548
  2. 2 Fresenius Medical Care-Lampasas
    1202 Central Texas Expy, Lampasas, TX 76550
  3. 3 Killeen Kidney Center
    726 S Fort Hood St, Killeen, TX 76541
  4. 4 Fresenius Medical Care Greenway Kidney Center
    5940 Crosslake Pkwy, Waco, TX 76712

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Patient Reviews
Jan 10, 2022
My sons and myself have XLAS and Dr. Kumar has been our nephrologist the last few months. We have come to trust his expertise to help us all have the best course of action and be able to live fulfilling lives. You’ll love his clinic staff and his desire to help his patients.
CSwain — Jan 10, 2022
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Meet Dr. Biresh Kumar, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Kumar's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Biresh Kumar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kumar's profile.

Dr. Kumar frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Hyperkalemia, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Diseases and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Biresh Kumar, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth Central Texas and Seton Medical Center Harker Heights.

Yes, Dr. Biresh Kumar, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Patna Medical College, Patna University
    1993
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Patna Medical College Hospital|Patna Med College Hospital
    1993
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Mclaren Regional Medical Center
    1998
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Biresh Kumar, MD Practices

  • AdventHealth Central Texas

    2201 Clear Creek Rd, Killeen, TX

  • Seton Medical Center Harker Heights

    850 W Central Texas Expy, Harker Heights, TX

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