Manuel Santiago Cummings, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Ponce, PR

Manuel Santiago Cummings, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He graduated from medical school in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Southern Anesthesia Associates Llc and his current practice location is Hospital Damas, Ponce, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 840-1445.

Manuel Santiago Cummings is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 9957) 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 1851349369.

Contact Information

Manuel Santiago Cummings, MD
Hospital Damas,
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 840-1445
(787) 284-8045



Physician's Profile

Full NameManuel Santiago Cummings
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience45 Years
LocationHospital Damas, Ponce, Puerto Rico
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:
  • Manuel Santiago Cummings graduated from medical school in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851349369
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/19/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911175369
  • Enrollment ID: I20110801000477

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Manuel Santiago Cummings such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851349369NPI-NPPES
82348OtherPRTRIPLE-S

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 9957 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hospital Damas IncPonce, PRHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southern Anesthesia Associates Llc78109632873

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Entity NameSouthern Anesthesia Associates Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336120153
PECOS PAC ID: 7810963287
Enrollment ID: O20110729000387

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Manuel Santiago Cummings is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Manuel Santiago Cummings, MD
8 Calle Ceiba, Mansiones Del Sur,
Coto Laurel, PR 00780-2075

Ph: (787) 848-6567
Manuel Santiago Cummings, MD
Hospital Damas,
Ponce, PR 00733

Ph: (787) 840-1445

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Phone: 787-840-8686    Fax: 787-284-8045
Ricardo Cruz, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Monica A Sidhu, M.D.
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Practice Location: 917 Ave Tito Castro, Ponce, PR 00716
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Magaly Medina Colon, M.D.
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Practice Location: 2225 Ponce By Pass, Edificio Parra Suite 404, Ponce, PR 00731
Phone: 787-290-0135    Fax: 787-284-5398
Jesus Santa, M.D.
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Dr. Pedro M Whatts, MD
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Dr. Luis E Cummings Jr., MD
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