Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sumner, Neurologist in Alexandria, VA?
Where did Dr. Sumner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center Program
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
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 Neurologist like Dr. Sumner typically treat?
As a Neurologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Sumner typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Peter Sumner may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
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 contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sumner accept in Alexandria, VA?
Dr. Sumner in Alexandria, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Virginia
USAA
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Where is Dr. Sumner's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Sumner affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sumner has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sumner's NPI number?A 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 1073839700.
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. Peter Sumner's specialty?
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.