Summary

Dr. Kumar graduated from the Kasturba Medical College Manipal in 1991. He works in Downers Grove, IL and 2 other locations and specializes in Nephrology. Dr. Kumar is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 35 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Tagalog
  • Prince Georges Hospital Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Samir Telekicherla Kumar has 3 locations

Downers Grove

3825 Highland Ave Ste 102Downers Grove, IL 60515
Mon5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat5:00 am - 9:00 pm
SunClosed

Ascension Alexian Brothers

800 Biesterfield RdElk Grove Village, IL 60007

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Dr. Samir Telekicherla Kumar, MDDr. Walaa Said Dabbas, MDDr. Asad Abbas Bakir, MDDr. Pravir Viral Baxi, MD
NephrologyNephrologyNephrologyNephrology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
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35 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 58 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Tagalog Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Downers Grove , ILChicago , ILChicago , ILChicago , IL
Med School: Kasturba Medical College Manipal Med School: Dubai Medical College For Girls Med School: University Of Baghdad College Of Medicine Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Samir Telekicherla Kumar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Advocate Health Care
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clear Spring Health
  • Devoted Health
  • Family Health Network
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Longevity Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA
  • Optum Health
  • Provider Partners Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Zing Health
  • Zing Health - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Samir Telekicherla Kumar has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Samir Telekicherla Kumar has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Critical Care
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Heart Failure
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Nutritional Support
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

Dr. Samir Telekicherla Kumar holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Prince Georges Hospital Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Kasturba Medical College Manipal in 1991.

NPI Number

Dr. Kumar's NPI number is 1568460145.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Samir Kumar affiliated with?
Dr. Samir Kumar is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale.
Where is Dr. Samir Kumar's office located?
Dr. Samir Kumar's office is located at 3825 Highland Ave Ste 102, Downers Grove, IL, 60515.

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