Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cummings, Transplant Surgeon in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Lee Cummings, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cummings completed his residency at Maimonides Medical Center Program. Dr. Cummings is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cummings’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cummings’s office at (816) 932-7940.
Where did Dr. Cummings go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maimonides Medical Center Program
What languages does Dr. Cummings speak?
Dr. Cummings and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cummings treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Cummings 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. Cummings. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
What procedures does Dr. Cummings perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Cummings performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Cummings. 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:
- Removal of Abdominal Catheter
- Intraperitoneal catheter removal
- Tunneled catheter extraction
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
CPT Codes:
- 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Does Dr. Cummings accept my insurance?
Dr. Cummings accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 932-7940 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cummings accept in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Cummings in Tampa, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ascension Health
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
SSM Health Care
State of Louisiana
State of Tennessee
Sterling Jewelers
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cummings' office located?
What is Dr. Cummings's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cummings's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548416969.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cummings?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cummings
What is Dr. Lee Cummings's specialty?
Dr. Cummings is a Transplant Surgeon near Tampa, FL. A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient. Contact Dr. Cummings to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lee Cummings affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cummings is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, East Jefferson General Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock, Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center, Singing River Gulfport, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
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Is Lee Cummings accepting new patients in Tampa, FL?
Yes, Dr. Lee Cummings is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lee Cummings offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cummings's office at (816) 932-7940 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lee Cummings?
Please contact Dr. Cummings's office at (816) 932-7940 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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