Summary

Board Certified Pulmonologist Rishi Kumar, MD, provides comprehensive pulmonary care, including advanced bronchoscopy services, and has extensive experience in critical care medicine. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Thoracic Society and the American College of Chest Physicians.

Dr. Kumar earned his medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine in the Dutch Caribbean; completed his residency—serving as Chief Resident—at UPMC Pinnacle in Harrisburg, PA; and went on to become Chief Fellow during his fellowship at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 13 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Pinnacle Health System
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

RRH Pulmonary Medicine - Potsdam

49 Lawrence AvePotsdam, NY 13676
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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13 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Potsdam , NYPotsdam , NYPotsdam , NYPotsdam , NY
Med School: Saba University School of Medicine Med School: Patna Medical College Med School: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY THE FEINBERG SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rishi Kumar

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - PPO
  • Integra
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Rishi Kumar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rishi Kumar has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Pulmonologist

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Pinnacle Health System2013

Medical School

Saba University School of MedicineGraduated in 2013

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Dr. Rishi Kumar speaks English.
Where is Dr. Rishi Kumar's office located?
Dr. Rishi Kumar's office is located at 49 Lawrence Ave, Potsdam, NY, 13676.
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