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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sumner, Internist in Waynesboro, GA?
Dr. Michael Sumner, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Waynesboro, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sumner graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University. Dr. Sumner is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sumner’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sumner’s office at (478) 240-2000.
Where did Dr. Sumner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
What languages does Dr. Sumner speak?
Dr. Sumner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Sumner typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Sumner 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. Sumner. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
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:
- Need for Personal Care Assistance
- Help with daily living
- Assistance with self-care
- Activities of daily living support
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z741: Need for assistance with personal care
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Also known as:
- Left Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Left Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Break
- Hip Bone Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72142D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Pneumonitis
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sumner typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Sumner 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. Sumner. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Sumner accept my insurance?
Dr. Sumner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (478) 240-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sumner accept in Waynesboro, GA?
Dr. Sumner in Waynesboro, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sumner's office located?
Dr. Michael Sumner's Primary Practice
351 S Liberty St
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(478) 240-2000
What is Dr. Sumner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sumner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528250388.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sumner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sumner
What is Dr. Michael Sumner's specialty?
Dr. Sumner is a Internist near Waynesboro, GA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Michael Sumner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sumner is affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center 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
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Is Michael Sumner accepting new patients in Waynesboro, GA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Sumner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Sumner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sumner's office at (478) 240-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Sumner?
Please contact Dr. Sumner's office at (478) 240-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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