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Dr. Matthew John Cummings, MD, MS

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Specializes in: Adult Critical Care

Albany Medical College

Professional interests include: respiratory failure, sepsis (blood poisoning), lung issues, and more.

177 Ft. Washington Avenue
City of New York, NY 10032

(212) 305-9817

Dr. Matthew John Cummings, MD, MS is a critical care physician in City of New York, NY specializing in adult critical care. He graduated from Albany Medical College. Dr. Matthew John Cummings, MD, MS is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors, NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital, TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK and NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

177 Ft. Washington Avenue
City of New York, NY 10032

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Address:

622 W 168th Street
New York, NY 10032

Some issues Dr. Matthew John Cummings, MD, MS can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	22

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	58
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	18
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	75
Dementia	64
Cancer	0

pulmonary testing	37

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew John Cummings, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Matthew John Cummings, MD, MS treated as a critical care physician in City of New York, NY were pulmonary testing.

doctor visit	16
pulmonary testing	37

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew John Cummings, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	3
Female	4

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	3
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew John Cummings, MD, MS From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew John Cummings, MD, MS treated were hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	15
High Cholesterol	11
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	0
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Matthew John Cummings, MD, MS graduated from Albany Medical College. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Albany Medical College

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Matthew John Cummings, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

ColumbiaDoctors

NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital

TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Matthew John Cummings, MD, MS appears to accept the following insurance providers: MagnaCare, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Fidelis Care, MultiPlan, Amerigroup, Affinity Health Plan, Aetna, Medicare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Healthfirst, Cigna, Quality Health Management, 1199SEIU, MVP Health Care, UnitedHealthcare, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), RiverSpring, Amida Care, World Trade Center Health Plan, AgeWell and VNSNY CHOICE.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Matthew John Cummings, MD, MS accepts the following insurance providers:

MagnaCare

EmblemHealth

WellCare

Fidelis Care

MultiPlan

Amerigroup

Affinity Health Plan

Aetna

Medicare

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Healthfirst

Cigna

Quality Health Management

1199SEIU

MVP Health Care

UnitedHealthcare

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

RiverSpring

Amida Care

World Trade Center Health Plan

AgeWell

VNSNY CHOICE

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