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Dr. Cornell Cummings, MD
Saint Louis, MO
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cummings, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Cornell Cummings, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO. 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 (314) 747-3000.
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 Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Cummings typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Cummings typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
CPT Codes:
- 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Cummings accept my insurance?
Dr. Cummings accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 747-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cummings accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Cummings in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Community Health Choice
Diversified Group Brokerage
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Cummings' office located?
Dr. Cornell Cummings' Primary Practice
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 747-3000
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 1457793960.
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. Cornell Cummings's specialty?
Dr. Cummings is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Saint Louis, MO.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?
In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.
Is this Dr. Cornell Cummings affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cummings is affiliated with Townsen Memorial Hospital - Humble 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
When to see a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Cornell Cummings accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Cornell Cummings is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cornell Cummings offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cummings's office at (314) 747-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cornell Cummings?
Please contact Dr. Cummings's office at (314) 747-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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