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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dumford, Infectious Disease Specialist in Akron, OH?
Dr. Donald Dumford, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Akron, OH with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Dumford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dumford’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dumford’s office at (330) 344-6643.
Where did Dr. Dumford go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Wright State University
What languages does Dr. Dumford speak?
Dr. Dumford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Dumford typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Dumford 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. Dumford. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Dumford typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Dumford 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. Dumford. 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:
- PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
- PICC Line Placement
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Dumford accept my insurance?
Dr. Dumford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (330) 344-6643 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dumford accept in Akron, OH?
Dr. Dumford in Akron, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
State of Ohio
Summa Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dumford's office located?
Dr. Donald Dumford's Primary Practice
224 W Exchange St Ste 290
Akron, OH 44302
(330) 344-6643
What is Dr. Dumford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dumford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538377890.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dumford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dumford
What is Dr. Donald Dumford's specialty?
Dr. Dumford is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Akron, OH.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Donald Dumford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dumford is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Union Hospital - Dover, Oh, Medina Hospital, Summa Health System – Akron Campus, Aultman 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Donald Dumford accepting new patients in Akron, OH?
Yes, Dr. Donald Dumford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Donald Dumford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dumford's office at (330) 344-6643 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Donald Dumford?
Please contact Dr. Dumford's office at (330) 344-6643 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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