16 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Sumpter, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Memphis, TN?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Sumpter?
Dr. Kathryn Sumpter, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Endocrinologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Sumpter empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetes, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Memphis, TN community, Dr. Sumpter is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Sumpter board certified as a Pediatric Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Kathryn Sumpter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Sumpter speak?
Dr. Sumpter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Sumpter typically treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Sumpter 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. Sumpter. 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:
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Hyperglycemia
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Early Puberty
- Puberty
- Central precocious puberty
- Precocious puberty
- Puberty at a young age
ICD-10 Codes:
- E301: Precocious puberty
Also known as:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis
- Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid at Birth
- Neonatal Hypothyroidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
Also known as:
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Disorder
- Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
- Isolated growth hormone deficiency
- Hypopituitarism
- Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
- Low Pituitary Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E230: Hypopituitarism
What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Sumpter typically perform?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Kathryn Sumpter may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Sumpter's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sumpter accept my insurance?
Dr. Sumpter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sumpter accept in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Sumpter in Memphis, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna
Cigna Group
CMS
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
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Where is Dr. Sumpter's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Sumpter affiliated with?
Dr. Sumpter has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sumpter's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sumpter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922206622.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sumpter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sumpter