33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Cushman, Trauma Surgeon in Oakland, CA?
Dr. James Cushman, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Cushman completed his residency at St Vincent'S Hsp & M C-Ny, General Surgery. Dr. Cushman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cushman’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cushman’s office.
Where did Dr. Cushman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Vincent'S Hsp & M C-Ny, General Surgery
What languages does Dr. Cushman speak?
Dr. Cushman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cushman treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Cushman 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. Cushman. 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.
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- Head Injury Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Ventral Hernia
- Hernia
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Which procedures does Dr. Cushman perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. James Cushman may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cushman's office.
Does Dr. Cushman accept my insurance?
Dr. Cushman 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. Cushman accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Cushman in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cushman's office located?
What is Dr. Cushman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cushman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932149010.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cushman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cushman
What is Dr. James Cushman's specialty?
Dr. Cushman is a Trauma Surgeon near Oakland, CA. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Cushman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Cushman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Cushman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus, Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 James Cushman accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?
Yes, Dr. James Cushman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Cushman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cushman's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Cushman?
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