Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 40 years
- Graduation year: 1981
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1619900065
Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
He is located at 3219 Central Avenue Suite 201 in Kearney, NE 68847. Can help patients with the following: Appendicitis, Crohn's Disease, Gangrene, Peptic Ulcer, Ulcerative Colitis, Venous Ulcer. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619900065. Appointment can be made via the phone number (917) 536-6453. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha, being an cardiothoracic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha.
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Achalasia
- Anal Fissure
- Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Stenosis
- Appendicitis
- Atherosclerosis
- Bleeding Varices
- Blood Clots
- Boils
- Cancer
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Claudication
- Collapsed Lung
- Colon Cancer
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyst
- Diverticulosis
- Embolism
- Enlarged Spleen
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gallstones
- Gangrene
- Heart Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Ischemia
- Lymphedema
- May-Thurner Syndrome
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Renal Vascular Disease
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Stroke
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Venous Ulcer
- Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
Procedures Performed by Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| HeartlandBlue Bronze HSA 6500 NEtwork Blue | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Medica
Network data as of Jul 13, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 27 plans from Medica
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medica Insure Bronze Premier | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Bronze Share | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Bronze Premier | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Bronze Premier + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Expanded Bronze Standard + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold Share + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold Standard + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver Share + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver Standard + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Diabetes | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Elite | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery .
Bills through: Alegent Creighton Clinic
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Edwards Lifesciences | $5901 |
| W. L. Gore \u0026 Associates | $1503 |
| Titan Spine | $756 |
Other
| Travel and Lodging | $5919 |
| Food and Beverage | $4355 |
Studies
Graduated in 1981Additional Specialities
- Surgeon
- Vascular Surgeon
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha treat?
Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha provides treatment for Appendicitis, Crohn's Disease, Gangrene, Peptic Ulcer, Ulcerative Colitis, Venous Ulcer. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha?
Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha's office is located at 3219 Central Avenue Suite 201 in Kearney, NE 68847.
Does Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha is affiliated with Havasu Cardiac Surgery.
Does Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha accept patients with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska?
Yes, Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha is listed in-network for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Has Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha is affiliated with ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.