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Dr. Emily Sumner, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sumner, Family Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Emily Sumner, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Sumner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sumner’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sumner’s office at (808) 432-3600.

    What languages does Dr. Sumner speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sumner typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sumner 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. Sumner. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
    • Vaccine Refusal
    • Patient Declined Vaccination
    • Unvaccinated by Choice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sumner typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Emily Sumner may include:

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

    Does Dr. Sumner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sumner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 432-3600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sumner accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Sumner in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Sumner's office located?

    Dr. Emily Sumner's Primary Practice

    4647 Zion Ave

    San Diego, CA 92120

    (808) 432-3600

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    What is Dr. Sumner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Sumner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184904104.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sumner?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sumner

    What is Dr. Emily Sumner's specialty?

    Dr. Sumner is a Family Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Emily Sumner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sumner is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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 Emily Sumner accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Emily Sumner is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Emily Sumner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sumner's office at (808) 432-3600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Emily Sumner?

    Please contact Dr. Sumner's office at (808) 432-3600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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