Summary

Dr. Awani Kumar is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist with nearly four decades of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences and completed his residency at Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center. With 39 years in practice, Dr. Kumar has developed extensive expertise in treating complex respiratory and critical care conditions. He speaks English.

Dr. Kumar is affiliated with Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus and practices in Whiting and Toms River, New Jersey. He specializes in treating respiratory failure and hypertension in both adult and pediatric patients. His procedural expertise includes pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate lung health. Patients rate Dr. Kumar an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 39 years of experience
  • 47 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Woodhull Medical And Mental Health Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Awani Kumar has 4 locations

Kumar Awani Office

401 Lacey Rd Ste DWhiting, NJ 08759
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

Kumar Awani Office

780 Route 37 W Ste 110Toms River, NJ 08755
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu11:30 am - 4:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

Community Medical Center

99 Route 37 WToms River, NJ 08755

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Whiting , NJPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: Rajendra Institute Of Medical Sciences Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: University College Of Medical Sciences And Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Awani Kumar

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clover Health
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • HealthPartners
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Horizon NJ Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Longevity Health Plan
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Piedmont Community Health Plan
  • Security Life
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Awani Kumar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Awani Kumar has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Dr. Awani Kumar holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Woodhull Medical And Mental Health Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Rajendra Institute Of Medical Sciences in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Kumar's NPI number is 1497720635.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Awani Kumar accepting new patients?
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Where is Dr. Awani Kumar's office located?
Dr. Awani Kumar's office is located at 401 Lacey Rd Ste D, Whiting, NJ, 08759.
Does Dr. Awani Kumar accept my insurance?
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Does Dr. Awani Kumar accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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