DOUGLAS G. CUMMINS M.D. – NPI #1518941475
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

DOUGLAS CUMMINS is a surgeon located in LUBBOCK, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1518941475 to DOUGLAS CUMMINS on December 05, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Nov 30, 2018. 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 DOUGLAS CUMMINS below.

NPI Profile for
DOUGLAS G. CUMMINS

NPI Number
1518941475
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DOUGLAS G. CUMMINS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4515 MARSHA SHARP FWY
LUBBOCK, TX 79407-2520
Phone: (806) 744-7223 Fax: (806) 740-3325
1 Other location(s):
2512 Xenia St
Suite 105
Plainview, TX 79072-1818
Phone: (806) 296-9300
Fax: (806) 296-9301
Mailing address
2512 XENIA ST
SUITE 105
PLAINVIEW, TX 79072-1818
Phone: (806) 296-9300 Fax: (806) 296-9301
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for DOUGLAS CUMMINS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBSTX8BE420
OTHERMEDICARE RAILROADTXP00214637
MEDICAIDTX030789403
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)
TX K7706

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

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
DOUGLAS CUMMINS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • COVENANT HOSPITAL PLAINVIEW
      2601 DIMMITT RD
      PLAINVIEW, TX 79072

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