EARL DWIGHT CUMMINGS V MD
NPI 1679969430
Pediatrics - Pediatric Emergency Medicine in Charleston, SC
About Earl Dwight Cummings V Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
EARL DWIGHT CUMMINGS V MD (NPI 1679969430) is an individual pediatric emergency medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (52398) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Shreveport.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Secondary Practice Location 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Earl Dwight Cummings V 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Earl Cummings reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Charleston, SC 29425
- Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
- 2,594 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Musc Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SCOther Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
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 Earl Cummings's NPI number?
The NPI number for Earl Cummings is 1679969430. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2015.
Where is Earl Cummings located?
Earl Cummings practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-1414.
What is Earl Cummings's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0204X.
Is Earl Cummings enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Earl 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.
Which organization bills Medicare for Earl Cummings's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Earl Cummings reassigns Medicare benefits to University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol (Charleston, SC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Earl Cummings's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Earl Cummings accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care and Ambetter of North Carolina list Earl Cummings as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is Earl Cummings affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Earl Cummings is affiliated with Musc Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Earl Cummings was last updated on November 28, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.
# Earl Dwight Cummings V, MD · NPI 1679969430
Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician in Charleston, South Carolina. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 8, 2015.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1679969430 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** April 8, 2015
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics - Pediatric Emergency Medicine · taxonomy 2080P0204X
- **State license:** 52398 (South Carolina)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425
- **Phone:** (843) 792-1414
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol (NPI 1013934629, Charleston, SC), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport, class of 2015
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** November 28, 2018
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1679969430) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.