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25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sumner, Internist in Gainesville, GA?
Dr. Sean Sumner, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, GA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sumner graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, Internal Medicine; Erlanger Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Sumner is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sumner’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sumner’s office at (770) 536-9864.
Where did Dr. Sumner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, Internal Medicine; Erlanger Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Sumner board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Sean Sumner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sumner speak?
Dr. Sumner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sumner treat?
As a 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- BPH
- Prostate Enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Gout
- Gouty Arthritis
- Uric Acid Arthritis
- Hyperuricemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- M109: Gout, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
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:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Which procedures does Dr. Sumner perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sean Sumner may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sumner's office.
Does Dr. Sumner accept my insurance?
Dr. Sumner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 536-9864 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sumner accept in Gainesville, GA?
Dr. Sumner in Gainesville, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Primary PhysicianCare
State of Georgia
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Where is Dr. Sumner's office located?
Dr. Sean Sumner's Primary Practice
1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy SE Ste 500
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-9864
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 1093718942.
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. Sean Sumner's specialty?
Dr. Sumner is a Internist near Gainesville, GA.
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.
Contact Dr. Sumner to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Sean Sumner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sumner is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Sean Sumner accepting new patients in Gainesville, GA?
Yes, Dr. Sean Sumner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sean Sumner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sumner's office at (770) 536-9864 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sean Sumner?
Please contact Dr. Sumner's office at (770) 536-9864 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sean Sumner have?
Dr. Sean Sumner is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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