Kent Cunningham, MD
NPI 1508839606 · Gastroenterology Physician · Sumter, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kent Cunningham, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Sumter, SC (NPI 1508839606).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508839606
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 14494 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,685 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 964 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 360 | $126 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 342 | $68 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 235 | $57 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 232 | $250 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 208 | 88 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 66 | 25 |
| Omeprazole | 57 | 24 |
| Mesalamine | 36 | — |
| Sucralfate | 30 | 19 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 25 | 25 |
| Ursodiol | 22 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,469 across 111 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-09
- Last updated
- 2013-08-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kent Cunningham's NPI number?
- Kent Cunningham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508839606, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kent Cunningham's specialty?
- Kent Cunningham is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kent Cunningham located?
- Kent Cunningham's practice location on file with NPPES is 641 W Wesmark Blvd, Sumter, SC 29150-1900.
- What is Kent Cunningham's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kent Cunningham is (803) 905-6944.
- Does Kent Cunningham accept Medicare?
- Kent Cunningham is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kent Cunningham's NPI active?
- Yes — Kent Cunningham's NPI (1508839606) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-08-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.