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Dr. Christopher Cummings, MD, PHD

Omaha, NE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cummings, Clinical Geneticist in Omaha, NE?

    Dr. Christopher Cummings, MD, PHD is a Clinical Geneticist, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cummings is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cummings’s office at (402) 559-3926.

    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 Clinical Geneticist like Dr. Cummings typically treat?

    As a Clinical Geneticist, 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism
    • Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Other Developmental Disabilities
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Atypical psychological development
    • Unspecified developmental disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F88: Other disorders of psychological development

    Also known as:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Birth Defects Causing Overgrowth
    • Other Birth Defects Causing Short Stature
    • Other Genetic Syndrome
    • Birth Defects
    • Overgrowth Syndromes
    • Congenital Gigantism
    • Rare Short Stature Syndromes
    • Uncommon Dwarfism
    • Rare Birth Defect Syndromes
    • Uncommon Congenital Syndromes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q873: Congenital malformation syndromes involving early overgrowth
    • Q8719: Other congenital malformation syndromes predominantly associated with short stature
    • Q8789: Other specified congenital malformation syndromes, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Chromosomal Abnormality
    • Genetic Disorder
    • Genetic Chromosome Disorder
    • Chromosome Problem
    • Aneuploidy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q999: Chromosomal abnormality, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Short Stature in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Child Growth Problems
    • Dwarfism
    • Growth Retardation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6252: Short stature (child)

    What procedures does a Clinical Geneticist like Dr. Cummings typically perform?

    As a Clinical Geneticist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Cummings may include:

    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 (402) 559-3926 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cummings accept in Omaha, NE?

    Dr. Cummings in Omaha, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medica Group

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Cummings' office located?

    Dr. Christopher Cummings' Primary Practice

    985450 Nebraska Medical Ctr

    Omaha, NE 68198

    (402) 559-3926

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    Dr. Christopher Cummings' Practice 2

    6902 Pine St

    Omaha, NE 68106

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    Dr. Christopher Cummings' Practice 3

    707 N 190th Plz

    Elkhorn, NE 68022

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    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 1174059190.

    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. Christopher Cummings's specialty?

    Dr. Cummings is a Clinical Geneticist near Omaha, NE.

    What does a Clinical Geneticist do?

    A clinical geneticist is adept at offering thorough diagnostic, management, and counseling services for genetic disorders.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Cummings affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cummings is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - Omaha, Ne, Methodist Women's 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 Clinical Geneticist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Clinical Geneticist. 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 Christopher Cummings accepting new patients in Omaha, NE?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Cummings is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Cummings offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cummings's office at (402) 559-3926 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Cummings?

    Please contact Dr. Cummings's office at (402) 559-3926 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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