Russell Cummings, MD
NPI 1528057114 · Surgery Physician · Columbia, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Russell Cummings, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Columbia, LA (NPI 1528057114).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528057114
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 013602 (LA)
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
38 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 22 | $108 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45378 | 16 | $166 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $108–$166 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 73 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 142 | 23 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 126 | 23 |
| Lisinopril | 97 | 19 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 90 | 17 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 87 | 42 |
| Omeprazole | 84 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$59 across 3 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
- 2005-10-17
- Last updated
- 2016-11-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Russell Cummings's NPI number?
- Russell Cummings's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528057114, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Russell Cummings's specialty?
- Russell Cummings is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Russell Cummings located?
- Russell Cummings's practice location on file with NPPES is 484 Collins Rd, Columbia, LA 71418-3388.
- What is Russell Cummings's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Russell Cummings is (318) 649-5300.
- Does Russell Cummings accept Medicare?
- Russell Cummings is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Russell Cummings's NPI active?
- Yes — Russell Cummings's NPI (1528057114) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-11-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.