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Dr. Craig Summer, MD

Denver, CO

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Summer, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Denver, CO?

    Dr. Craig Summer, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Denver, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Summer completed his residency at La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Summer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Summer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Summer’s office at (303) 320-2455.

    Where did Dr. Summer go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine | La Co Harbor UCLA Med Center

    Is Dr. Summer board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Craig Summer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Summer speak?

    Dr. Summer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Summer treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Summer 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. Summer. 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:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • External Surgical Wound Opening
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • External wound dehiscence
    • Surgical incision separation
    • Outer wound rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
    • T8131XD: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
    • Vascular Disease
    • Venous Hypertension Ulcers
    • High Venous Pressure with Sores

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I87312: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of left lower extremity
    • I87311: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of right lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

    • Left Lower Leg Open Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Left Lower Leg Injury
    • Left Calf Wound
    • Left Shin Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81802A: Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Right Lower Leg Open Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Right Leg Cut
    • Right Leg Injury
    • Open Sore on Right Lower Leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81801A: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, initial encounter

    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

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer
    • Skin Condition
    • Open Sore
    • Skin Wound
    • Non-healing Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L98492: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcer
    • Vascular Disease
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Chronic Venous Ulcer
    • Stasis Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I87313: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of bilateral lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Summer perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Craig Summer may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Summer's office.

    Does Dr. Summer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Summer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 320-2455 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Summer accept in Denver, CO?

    Dr. Summer in Denver, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Colorado Access

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Denver Health Medical Plan

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Colorado

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Summer's office located?

    Dr. Craig Summer's Primary Practice

    4567 E 9th Ave

    Denver, CO 80220

    (303) 320-2455

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    Dr. Craig Summer's Practice 2

    9141 Grant St Ste B40

    Thornton, CO 80229

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    Dr. Craig Summer's Practice 3

    1501 S Potomac St

    Aurora, CO 80012

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    What is Dr. Summer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Summer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518943372.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Summer?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Summer

    What is Dr. Craig Summer's specialty?

    Dr. Summer is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Denver, CO. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Summer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Craig Summer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Summer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: HCA HealthONE Swedish. 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

    Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Craig Summer accepting new patients in Denver, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Craig Summer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Craig Summer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Summer's office at (303) 320-2455 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Craig Summer?

    Please contact Dr. Summer's office at (303) 320-2455 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Craig Summer have?

    Dr. Craig Summer is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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