Dr Howard Lee Cummings, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Kingsport, TN

Dr Howard Lee Cummings, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Kingsport, Tennessee. He went to University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Southeastern Retina Associates Pc, Southeastern Retina Associates Pc and his current practice location is 2412 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 578-4364.

Dr Howard Lee Cummings is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 31044) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1669478996.

Contact Information

Dr Howard Lee Cummings, MD
2412 N John B Dennis Hwy,
Kingsport, TN 37660-4772
(423) 578-4364
(423) 578-4372



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Howard Lee Cummings
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience37 Years
Location2412 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Howard Lee Cummings attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669478996
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/22/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/03/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163327669
  • Enrollment ID: I20031205000617

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Howard Lee Cummings such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669478996NPI-NPPES
89063KPMedicaidNC
180040586OtherTNRAILROAD MEDICARE
3715424MedicaidTN
64279375MedicaidKY
006309585MedicaidVA
180038982OtherVARAILROAD MEDICARE VA
006310389MedicaidVA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 31044 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southeastern Retina Associates Pc751786236019
Southeastern Retina Associates Pc751786236019

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Entity NameSoutheastern Retina Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104097310
PECOS PAC ID: 7517862360
Enrollment ID: O20031204000507

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Howard Lee Cummings, MD
320 Prosperity Dr,
Knoxville, TN 37923-4709

Ph: (423) 756-1512
Dr Howard Lee Cummings, MD
2412 N John B Dennis Hwy,
Kingsport, TN 37660-4772

Ph: (423) 578-4364

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Kingsport, TN

Dr. Mark Ellsworth Kleinman, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2412 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423-578-4364    Fax: 423-578-4372
Anthony D Seaton, MD, PHD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4 Sheridan Sq, Suite 102, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423-246-8196    Fax: 423-246-2308
Michael Allen Magee, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2412 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423-578-4364    
John L Chapman, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 135 W Ravine Rd, Suite 2c, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423-246-7372    Fax: 423-578-4369
Dr. Cristoforo Larzo, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2412 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423-578-4364    Fax: 423-578-4372
Dr. Brandon David Lee, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 135 W Ravine Rd, Suite 2c, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423-246-7372    Fax: 423-578-4369
Eric K Smith, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 135 W Ravine Rd, Suite 2c, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423-246-7372    Fax: 423-578-4369

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