43 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Sumers, Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, GA?
Where did Dr. Sumers go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Il Hosp & Cli, Ophthalmology; Michael Reese Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Il Ee Infirm
Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis | Washington Center / School of Medicine
Is Dr. Sumers board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Karen Sumers, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Sumers speak?
Dr. Sumers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Sumers typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Sumers 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. Sumers. 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:
- Nearsightedness
- Age-Related Farsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
- Presbyopia
- Aging Eyes
- Difficulty Reading Up Close
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
- H524: Presbyopia
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Tears
- Dry Eyes
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
- Ocular Dryness
- Chronic Dry Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04121: Dry eye syndrome of right lacrimal gland
Also known as:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Corneal Disorder
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Dry eye disease
- Ocular surface disease
- Chronic dry eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16221: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, right eye
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Sumers typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Sumers 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. Sumers. 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:
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
CPT Codes:
- 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
Does Dr. Sumers accept my insurance?
Dr. Sumers 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. Sumers accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Sumers in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sumers' office located?
What is Dr. Sumers's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sumers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265599195.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sumers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sumers