DR. LUIS E CUMMINGS JR. MD
NPI 1457349789
Pain Medicine - Interventional Pain Medicine in Ponce, PR

Q: What is Luis Cummings's NPI number?

The NPI number for Luis Cummings is 1457349789. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2005.

Q: What is Luis Cummings's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pain Medicine, specializing in Interventional Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 208VP0014X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Luis Cummings was last updated on October 7, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since October 11, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 40D2026066 · Waiver

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, SUITE 501, PONCE, PR 00716(787) 840-7130(787) 841-6364 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Luis E Cummings Jr. Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. LUIS E CUMMINGS JR. MD (NPI 1457349789) is an individual interventional pain medicine provider in Ponce, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (6648) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through June 22, 2027, and is affiliated with Hospital Damas Inc.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457349789

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208VP0014X

Provider Legal NameDR. LUIS E CUMMINGS JR.Credential: MD

Location Address909 AVE TITO CASTRO, SUITE 501Ponce, PR 00716-4728

Mailing Address909 Ave Tito Castro, Suite 501Ponce, PR 00716-4728 · (787) 840-7130 · Fax (787) 841-6364

Phone(787) 840-7130

Fax(787) 841-6364

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 1979

Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 2016

✔ NPI 1457349789 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPain Medicine · Interventional Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208VP0014X

License✔ Licensed in PR · 6648

Definition

Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.

Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License 6648 (PR)

Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 207LP2900X · License 6648 (PR)

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, Ponce, PR 00716

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Other Identifiers 4

Other1457349789PR · Npi

Other7330100Humana

Medicare UPINE71636

Medicare PIN0098196PR

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Luis E Cummings Jr. Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3173539376

PECOS Enrollment IDI20060224000594

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 40D2026066

Dr Luis E Cummings · Ponce, PR

Active · expires Jun 22, 2027

CLIA Number40D2026066

Laboratory TypePhysician Office

Certificate Effective DateJune 23, 2025

Certificate Expiration DateJune 22, 2027

Laboratory DirectorDr. Luis E. Cummings

Laboratory Phone(787) 840-7130

Laboratory LocationDr Luis E CummingsSt Lukes' Medical Tower 909 Ave Tito Castro Suite 501, Ponce, PR 00716

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Phone

This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

50 services27 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Hospital Damas Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Ponce, PR

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number400022

LocationPonce By Pass #2213Ponce, PR 00717 · Ponce County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00716 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$130.65 typical visit price

range $56.86 – $172.44

Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.11)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$100.24 typical visit price

range $18.24 – $140.44

Typical copayment $25.06 (range $4.56 – $35.11)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

RAFAEL JOSE RIVERA

Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCASSUITE 504
PONCE, PR 00716

Ponce Municipio (787) 651-1432

RRB HEART & VASCULAR PHYSICIANS, PSC

Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS SUITE 504
PONCE, PR 00716

Ponce Municipio (787) 709-0791

ARGUELLO PLASTIC SURGERY LLC

Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS SUITE 502
PONCE, PR 00716

Ponce Municipio (787) 961-7050

SOUTHERN RETINA CONSULTANTS PSC

Ophthalmology

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, SUITE 709
PONCE, PR 00716

Ponce Municipio (787) 842-2512

DR. SANTIAGO BAEZ-TORRES M.D.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, SUITE 623
PONCE, PR 00716

Ponce Municipio (787) 812-0909

ARIANA PEREZ-RIVERA

General Practice

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, STE 712 TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS
PONCE, PR 00716

Ponce Municipio (787) 813-0550

SOUTHERN HOSPITALIST SERVICES PSC

General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, STE 609 TORRE MEDICA SAN LUCAS
PONCE, PR 00716

Ponce Municipio (787) 844-9101

DR. SIGIFREDO MININO-CASTILLO M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

909 AVE TITO CASTRO, HOSPITAL SAN LUCAS DEPT TERAPIA FISICA
PONCE, PR 00716

Ponce Municipio (787) 844-1110

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Luis Cummings's NPI number?

The NPI number for Luis Cummings is 1457349789. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2005.

Where is Luis Cummings located?

Luis Cummings practices at 909 Ave Tito Castro Suite 501, Ponce, PR 00716. The listed phone number is (787) 840-7130.

What is Luis Cummings's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pain Medicine, specializing in Interventional Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 208VP0014X.

Is Luis Cummings enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Luis Cummings is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Does Luis Cummings hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 40D2026066) is associated with this NPI, valid through June 22, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Luis Cummings affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Luis Cummings is affiliated with Hospital Damas Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Luis Cummings was last updated on October 7, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.