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- 2799 W Grand Blvd, Department of Ophthalmology, Detroit, MI 48202
About Dr. Kumar
Based in Detroit, MI, Nitin Kumar, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Nitin graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 2006. Medicare claims data shows Nitin provided 3,022 services to 1,630 patients. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, injection of drug into eye, and established patient complete exam of visual system. NPI 1851435291 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (313) 916-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2799 W GRAND BLVD DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
Detroit, MI 48202
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,022 services · 1,630 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
576 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser | Procedure | 67228 |
32 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection into conjunctiva | Procedure | 68200 |
17 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,200 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
512 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
290 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
81 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
49 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
48 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Detroit 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Howard University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at Howard University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Kumar's specialty?
Dr. Kumar is an eye doctor in Detroit, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Kumar?
Dr. Kumar is listed at 2799 W Grand Blvd Department of Ophthalmology, Detroit, MI 48202. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Kumar?
The number on file is (313) 916-2020. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kumar?
Dr. Kumar's National Provider Identifier is 1851435291. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kumar's medical education?
Dr. Kumar attended Howard University College of Medicine, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kumar have?
Dr. Kumar has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Kumar known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kumar performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser and injection into conjunctiva; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Kumar's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kumar. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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