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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Summers, Infectious Disease Specialist in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Nathan Summers, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Memphis, TN. Dr. Summers is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Summers’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Summers’s office at (901) 545-6969.
What languages does Dr. Summers speak?
Dr. Summers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Summers typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Summers 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. Summers. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Infection or Inflammation from Orthopedic Implant
- Orthopedic implant infection
- Prosthetic device inflammation
- Internal graft infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T847XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Summers typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Summers may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Summers' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Summers accept my insurance?
Dr. Summers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 545-6969 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Summers accept in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Summers in Memphis, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Oscar Health
Spectrum
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Summers' office located?
What is Dr. Summers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Summers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649512468.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Summers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Summers
What is Dr. Nathan Summers's specialty?
Dr. Summers is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Memphis, TN.
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. Nathan Summers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Summers is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Nathan Summers accepting new patients in Memphis, TN?
Yes, Dr. Nathan Summers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nathan Summers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Summers's office at (901) 545-6969 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nathan Summers?
Please contact Dr. Summers's office at (901) 545-6969 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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