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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kummer, Vascular Neurologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Benjamin Kummer, MD is a Vascular Neurologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kummer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kummer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kummer’s office.
What languages does Dr. Kummer speak?
Dr. Kummer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Vascular Neurologist like Dr. Kummer typically treat?
As a Vascular Neurologist, Dr. Kummer 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. Kummer. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
- Blood Clot in Brain
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
- I63411: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of right middle cerebral artery
- I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I63412: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of left middle cerebral artery
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
What procedures does a Vascular Neurologist like Dr. Kummer typically perform?
As a Vascular Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Kummer may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Kummer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kummer accept my insurance?
Dr. Kummer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kummer accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Kummer in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kummer's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Kummer's Practice 2
1 Gustave Levy Place Mount Sinai Emergency Room
New York, NY 10029
What is Dr. Kummer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kummer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457641037.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kummer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kummer
What is Dr. Benjamin Kummer's specialty?
Dr. Kummer is a Vascular Neurologist near New York, NY.
What does a Vascular Neurologist do?
Vascular Neurology is a subspecialty focused on the evaluation, prevention, treatment, and recovery from vascular diseases affecting the nervous system. It encompasses the diagnosis, treatment and management of vascular events originating from arterial or venous sources, which can lead to various conditions impacting the brain or spinal cord, including ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord ischemia, and spinal cord hemorrhage.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Kummer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kummer is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Bronxcare Health System, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Mount Sinai Queens, Englewood Hospital, The Brooklyn Hospital Center 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 Vascular Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Benjamin Kummer accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Kummer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Kummer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kummer's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Kummer?
Please contact Dr. Kummer's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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