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Dr. Keith Cummings, MD

Brooklyn, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cummings, Hospitalist in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Keith Cummings, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Cummings completed his residency at Brooklyn Hospital Center-Downtown Campus. Dr. Cummings is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cummings’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cummings’s office at (800) 522-3998.

    Where did Dr. Cummings go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Brooklyn Hospital Center-Downtown Campus

    Is Dr. Cummings board certified as a Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Keith Cummings, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Cummings speak?

    Dr. Cummings and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Cummings typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Cummings typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Keith Cummings may include:

    Please contact Dr. Cummings' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Cummings accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cummings accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 522-3998 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cummings accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Cummings in Brooklyn, NY 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 Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Cummings' office located?

    Dr. Keith Cummings' Primary Practice

    121 DeKalb Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11201

    (800) 522-3998

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    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 1669760286.

    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. Keith Cummings's specialty?

    Dr. Cummings is a Hospitalist near Brooklyn, NY.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Keith Cummings affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cummings is affiliated with The Brooklyn Hospital Center, The Mount Sinai Hospital 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

    When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Keith Cummings accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Keith Cummings is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Keith Cummings offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cummings's office at (800) 522-3998 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Keith Cummings?

    Please contact Dr. Cummings's office at (800) 522-3998 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Keith Cummings have?

    Dr. Keith Cummings is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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