Psychiatrist in Houston, Texas Vipan Kumar, Psychiatrist
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: Yes

Vipan Kumar, MD
Dr. Vipan Kumar is a Psychiatrist in Texas who has been practicing since 2018. Dr. Kumar approaches psychiatric illness on multiple levels, which include but not limited to biological, psychological, and social. Therefore, along with the correct, FDA approved medications, Dr. Kumar also focuses on helping each patient with other ways to recover from mental illness, which includes building a healthy routine of diet, exercise, and meditation. It is also important to assess for thoughts that may be distorted, or other psychological mechanisms that may contribute to psychiatric presentation and be addressed appropriately through psychotherapy, which may result in a sustained recovery. Outside of work, Dr. Kumar enjoys reading, writing, and engaging in outdoor activities.
Expertise
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Magellan-Medicare
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Vipan Kumar. You can also call 346-577-9227 to have someone assist you.
Vipan Kumar generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 346-577-9227 to find out Vipan Kumar's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Vipan Kumar:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Magellan-Medicare
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 346-577-9227 to see how we can help.
Yes, Vipan Kumar is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Vipan Kumar works at:
Yes, Vipan Kumar does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Vipan Kumar is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: