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Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery
UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School
Professional interests include: trigeminal neuralgia, hydrocephalus, hemifacial spasm, and more.
3591 S. Mercy Road Suite 204
Gilbert, AZ 85297

Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS is a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ specializing in spine surgery and neurosurgery. He graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS is affiliated with Dignity Health, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, The CORE Institute, Arizona Neurosurgery and Spine At The CORE Institute and CENTER FOR ORTHOPEDIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION LLC.

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Office Locations

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

1331 N 7th Street Suite 405
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 254-3151
(602) 256-9581
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The CORE Institute

3591 S. Mercy Road Suite 204
Gilbert, AZ 85297
1-866-974-2673
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10484 W Thunderbird Boulevard Suite 100
Sun City, AZ 85351
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18444 N 25th Avenue Suite 210
Phoenix, AZ 85023
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Some issues Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS can help you with:

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Arizona, Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and cranial surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery 17
doctor visit 121
hospital care 237
inpatient care 237

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and cranial surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery 15
doctor visit 121
hospital care 248
inpatient care 248

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS.

Gender
Male 120
Female 111
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 184
Black 0
Hispanic 21
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 11
Age
From 65 to 74 98
From 75 to 84 58
85 and over 36
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 31
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 34
Dementia 16
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 112
hospital care 178
inpatient care 178

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS.

Gender
Male 78
Female 90
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 126
Black 0
Hispanic 13
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 14
Age
From 65 to 74 77
From 75 to 84 43
85 and over 24
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS in 2014

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 33
Dementia 23
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and cranial surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery 14
doctor visit 121
hospital care 201
inpatient care 201

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS.

Gender
Male 160
Female 246
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 294
Black 0
Hispanic 40
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 38
Age
From 65 to 74 184
From 75 to 84 92
85 and over 66
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 33
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 38
Dementia 20
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 106
hospital care 196
inpatient care 196

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS.

Gender
Male 93
Female 115
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 162
Black 0
Hispanic 21
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 12
Age
From 65 to 74 78
From 75 to 84 58
85 and over 35
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 36
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 25
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 36
Dementia 22
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 103
hospital care 159
inpatient care 159

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS.

Gender
Male 99
Female 86
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 137
Black 0
Hispanic 21
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 13
Age
From 65 to 74 82
From 75 to 84 53
85 and over 19
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 27
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 38
Dementia 24
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 102
hospital care 148
inpatient care 148

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS.

Gender
Male 85
Female 73
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 121
Black 0
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 15
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 19
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 32
Dementia 22
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 129
hospital care 170
inpatient care 170

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS.

Gender
Male 111
Female 84
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 145
Black 14
Hispanic 19
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 94
From 75 to 84 53
85 and over 23
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 33
Dementia 14
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 102
hospital care 131
inpatient care 131

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS.

Gender
Male 86
Female 95
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 132
Black 0
Hispanic 18
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 14
Age
From 65 to 74 75
From 75 to 84 59
85 and over 21
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 39
Dementia 17
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 85
hospital care 112
inpatient care 112

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS.

Gender
Male 84
Female 75
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 115
Black 0
Hispanic 13
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 14
Age
From 65 to 74 58
From 75 to 84 72
85 and over 15
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 26
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 41
Dementia 21
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 77
hospital care 121
inpatient care 121

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS.

Gender
Male 76
Female 89
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 133
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 65
From 75 to 84 60
85 and over 22
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 36
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 40
Dementia 12
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ were hospital care, inpatient care and cranial surgery.

cranial surgery 15
doctor visit 107
hospital care 172
inpatient care 172

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS.

Gender
Male 90
Female 96
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 140
Native American / Alaskan Native 11
Hispanic 17
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 54
85 and over 25
Less than 65 27
65 to 74 79

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 26
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 11
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 33
Atrial Fibrillation 15
Dementia 17
Cancer 14

Education & Training

Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board-Certified and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board-Certified

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
The CORE Institute
Arizona Neurosurgery and Spine At The CORE Institute
CENTER FOR ORTHOPEDIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.59 out of 5 stars based on 505 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS from all over the web to help you find the right in Phoenix, AZ. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Vikram A. Kumar, MD, FAANS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Stryker Corporation $2,491 CAPRI Corpectomy Cage System
$528 		Universal Mid Face
$280 		General K2M Product Discussion
$140 		Airo
$134 		OZARK CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM
$107 		Other
$1,301
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC $978 ACTIVL
$947 		Spine
$31
Globus Medical, Inc. $844 ELSA ATP
$391 		ELSA
$326 		Spine
$126
Abbott Laboratories $467 Proclaim IPG
$299 		Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs
$121 		Octrode SCS Leads
$33 		SCS IPGs
$14
Brainlab, Inc. $200 Elements
$14
$186
Other $957 icotec BlackArmor Spine System
$159 		Neuro-Chronic Pain
$133 		Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro
$126 		WATCHMAN
$116 		Omnia
$58 		Other
$366
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $4,015
Travel and Lodging $1,642
Education $280

Biography

Dr. Vikram Kumar practices spine surgery and neurosurgery. On average, patients gave Dr. Kumar a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include hemifacial spasm, spinal trauma, and pituitary tumor. He attended UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Kumar has received the distinction of American Association of Neurological Surgeons as well as the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. He is affiliated with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and The CORE Institute. He is not accepting new patients at this time according to Dignity Health.

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