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Dr. Earl Cummings, MD
Charleston, SC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cummings, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Earl Cummings, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Cummings is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cummings’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cummings’s office at (843) 792-1414.
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 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cummings typically treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cummings typically perform?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Earl Cummings may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
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 (843) 792-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cummings accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Cummings in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cummings' office located?
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 1679969430.
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. Earl Cummings's specialty?
Dr. Cummings is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist near Charleston, SC.
What does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician with specialized qualifications in managing emergencies in infants and children, providing rapid, expert care for acute medical situations to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Is this Dr. Earl Cummings affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cummings is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center, Trident Medical Center, Musc Health - Orangeburg, Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Colleton Medical Center, Roper 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 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Earl Cummings accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Earl Cummings is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Earl Cummings offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cummings's office at (843) 792-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Earl Cummings?
Please contact Dr. Cummings's office at (843) 792-1414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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