Summary

Dr. Kara Cummins is a family medicine physician who has dedicated over two decades to providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine and completed her residency training at St. Joseph Hospital. With 26 years of clinical experience, Dr. Cummins has developed extensive expertise in managing complex health conditions across diverse patient populations.

Dr. Cummins practices at multiple locations throughout Santa Ana, California, including Kaiser Permanente Santa Ana Medical Offices, Orange County Global Medical Center, and South Coast Global Medical Center. She specializes in diabetes care, particularly helping patients manage Type 2 diabetes and geriatric diabetes. Her clinical services include preventive care such as flu vaccinations and diagnostic testing through comprehensive metabolic panels and complete blood counts. Patients consistently rate her highly, giving her an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 26 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • St Joseph Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Kara Ann Cummins has 3 locations

Kaiser Permanente Santa Ana Medical Offices

1900 E 4th StSanta Ana, CA 92705
Mon9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

South Coast Global Medical Center

2701 S Bristol StSanta Ana, CA 92704

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4.6 
26 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Arabic Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese
Santa Ana , CANewport Beach , CAFullerton , CAPlacentia , CA
Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: Ain Shams University, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kara Ann Cummins

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - DHMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kara Ann Cummins has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kara Ann Cummins has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Dr. Kara Ann Cummins holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St Joseph Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from St Louis University School Of Medicine in 2000.

NPI Number

Dr. Cummins' NPI number is 1740399534.

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Dr. Kara Ann Cummins's office is located at 1900 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA, 92705.

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