Howard Cummings, M.D.
NPI 1669478996 · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Kingsport, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Cummings, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Kingsport, TN (NPI 1669478996).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669478996
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 31044 (TN)
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
4,069 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 1,788 | $39 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 1,366 | $127 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 313 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 245 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 123 | $126 |
| Exam of Retinal Blood Vessels Using a Special Camera After Injection of a Dye92235 | 56 | $157 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 79 | 70 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 55 | 40 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 45 | 30 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 41 | 20 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 39 | 25 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 34 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$339 across 9 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
- 2005-06-22
- Last updated
- 2025-10-22
- Certified
- 2025-10-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Cummings's NPI number?
- Howard Cummings's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669478996, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Cummings's specialty?
- Howard Cummings is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Cummings located?
- Howard Cummings's practice location on file with NPPES is 2412 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN 37660-4772.
- What is Howard Cummings's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Cummings is (423) 578-4364.
- Does Howard Cummings accept Medicare?
- Howard Cummings is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Cummings's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Cummings's NPI (1669478996) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.