DAVID CUMMINS M.D. – NPI #1043475445
Emergency Medicine

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Emergency Medicine

DAVID CUMMINS is a physician located in VALPARAISO, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1043475445 to DAVID CUMMINS on July 24, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207P00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Emergency Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Oct 29, 2015. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for DAVID CUMMINS below.

NPI Profile for
DAVID CUMMINS

NPI Number
1043475445
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DAVID CUMMINS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
85 E US HIGHWAY 6
VALPARAISO, IN 46383-8947
Phone: (219) 983-8300 Fax:
Mailing address
2410 NOTTINGHAM DR
VALPARAISO, IN 46383-9181
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207P00000X
- Emergency Medicine (Primary)		 IN 01068420A
207QA0401X
- Family Medicine / Addiction Medicine		 IN 01068420A

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2008
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
DAVID CUMMINS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • FRANCISCAN BEACON HOSPITAL, LLC
      1010 W SR 2
      LA PORTE, IN 46350
    • NORTHWEST HEALTH - PORTER
      85 EAST US HWY 6
      VALPARAISO, IN 46383

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