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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kumfa, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Galveston, TX?
Dr. Cecil Kumfa, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Galveston, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kumfa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kumfa’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kumfa’s office at (409) 266-9635.
What languages does Dr. Kumfa speak?
Dr. Kumfa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kumfa typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kumfa 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. Kumfa. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kumfa typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Cecil Kumfa may include:
Please contact Dr. Kumfa's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kumfa accept my insurance?
Dr. Kumfa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (409) 266-9635 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kumfa accept in Galveston, TX?
Dr. Kumfa in Galveston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kumfa's office located?
Dr. Cecil Kumfa's Primary Practice
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555
(409) 266-9635
What is Dr. Kumfa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kumfa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679951230.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kumfa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kumfa
What is Dr. Cecil Kumfa's specialty?
Dr. Kumfa is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Galveston, TX.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Cecil Kumfa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kumfa is affiliated with John Sealy Hospital, Galveston 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Geriatric 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 Cecil Kumfa accepting new patients in Galveston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Cecil Kumfa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cecil Kumfa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kumfa's office at (409) 266-9635 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cecil Kumfa?
Please contact Dr. Kumfa's office at (409) 266-9635 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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