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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Summers, Hospitalist in Springfield, IL?
Dr. Kathleen Summers, MD, PHD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Springfield, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Summers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Summers’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Summers’s office at (618) 549-0721.
Where did Dr. Summers go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: National Mediucal University
What languages does Dr. Summers speak?
Dr. Summers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Summers treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Summers diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Summers. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Which procedures does Dr. Summers perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Kathleen Summers may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Summers' office.
Does Dr. Summers accept my insurance?
Dr. Summers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (618) 549-0721 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Summers accept in Springfield, IL?
Dr. Summers in Springfield, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Alliance (HAMP)
Medicare
Roush Industries
SGS North America Inc
State of Illinois
State of Tennessee
Tria Health
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Where is Dr. Summers' office located?
Dr. Kathleen Summers' Primary Practice
775 Engineering Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(618) 549-0721
What is Dr. Summers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Summers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750433611.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Summers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Summers
What is Dr. Kathleen Summers's specialty?
Dr. Summers is a Hospitalist near Springfield, IL. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Summers to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kathleen Summers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Summers is affiliated with Springfield Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Kathleen Summers accepting new patients in Springfield, IL?
Yes, Dr. Kathleen Summers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathleen Summers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Summers's office at (618) 549-0721 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathleen Summers?
Please contact Dr. Summers's office at (618) 549-0721 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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