Summary

Nikila Kumar, MD is a board-certified Rheumatology and Internal Medicine physician providing dedicated care at  Arizona Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates


Dr. Kumar completed her rheumatology fellowship at The University of Arizona. After which, she moved to Oakland, California where she joined an academic center in The Alameda Health System. During this time she grew a Rheumatology practice consisting of both inpatient and outpatient clinical services and was actively involved in teaching medical students and residents.


Dr. Kumar is currently also completing her Integrative Medicine Fellowship from the renowned University of Arizona – Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. She believes in an integrated, thorough and team-centered approach to patient care. Dr. Kumar and her husband moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in 2019 and she is very excited to join the AARA family. In her free time, she loves to travel, cook and play tennis.


For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kumar, please call or visit the website today!

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Office Locations

Dr. Nikila V Kumar has 2 locations

Arizona Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates

4550 E Bell Rd Bldg 8STE170Phoenix, AZ 85032

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • Fellowship in Rheumatology – University of Arizona
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nikila V Kumar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Banner Health
  • Banner Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Banner Health - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Health Choice Arizona
  • Health Choice Arizona - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthSmart
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Humana - PPO
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Priority Health
  • Quiktrip
  • Quiktrip - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • Zenith

Medical Specialties

Dr. Nikila V Kumar has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Rheumatology

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Arizona, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Fellowship in Rheumatology – University of Arizona

Residency

Internal Medicine Residency – The George Washington University- DC

Medical School

The George Washington University-DC

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Nikila Kumar's office located?
Dr. Nikila Kumar's office is located at 4550 E Bell Rd Bldg 8STE170, Phoenix, AZ, 85032.

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