37 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cummings, Cardiologist in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Charles Cummings, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Cummings graduated from Universidad Iberoamericana Escuella De Medicina and completed his residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. Dr. Cummings is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cummings’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cummings’s office at (410) 469-4000.
Where did Dr. Cummings go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Greater Baltimore Medical Center | University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
Medical School: Universidad Cetec,Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | C.E.T.E.C. University School of Med-Santo Domingo | Universidad Iberoamericana Escuella De Medicina | Universidad ICESI Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
What languages does Dr. Cummings speak?
Dr. Cummings and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Cummings treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Cummings 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. Cummings. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Fast Heartbeat
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Coronary Angioplasty Implant or Graft
- Angioplasty
- Coronary stent
- Heart artery graft
- Angioplasty device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z955: Presence of coronary angioplasty implant and graft
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG
- Heart Bypass Graft
- Bypass Surgery Graft
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Which procedures does Dr. Cummings perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Charles Cummings may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cummings' office.
Does Dr. Cummings accept my insurance?
Dr. Cummings accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 469-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cummings accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Cummings in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CommuniCare Advantage
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Partners Plans
Jai Medical Systems Healthchoice
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Riverside Health
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Where is Dr. Cummings' office located?
Dr. Charles Cummings' Primary Practice
1838 Greene Tree Rd Ste 535
Baltimore, MD 21208
(410) 469-4000
Dr. Charles Cummings' Practice 3
4801 Dorsey Hall Dr Ste 220
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 469-4904
What is Dr. Cummings's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cummings's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881697233.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cummings?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cummings
What is Dr. Charles Cummings's specialty?
Dr. Cummings is a Cardiologist near Baltimore, MD. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Cummings to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Charles Cummings affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cummings is affiliated with Sinai Hospital - Baltimore 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 Charles Cummings accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
No, Dr. Charles Cummings is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Cummings offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cummings's office at (410) 469-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Cummings?
Please contact Dr. Cummings's office at (410) 469-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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