Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Russell Cummings, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Columbia, LA

  • NPI 1528057114
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 50 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
484 Collins RD
Columbia, LA 714183388
(318) 649-5300
fax (318) 649-0052

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 17, 2016
Year of graduation
1976 — 50 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #013602
Medicaid
LA #1312053

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528057114. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
14
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$1,159
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 14 13 $83

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Columbia Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 14. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$59
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Tris Pharma INC 1 $21.70
Pfizer INC. 1 $20.35
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $17.05

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$59

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,182
Patients
273
Total drug cost
$13,366
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 177 29 $2,140
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 120 21 $1,201
Lisinopril Generic 105 19 $917
Omeprazole Generic 96 22 $1,267
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 89 14 $1,539
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 84 16 $1,265
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 80 43 $500
Mupirocin Generic 72 53 $793
Alprazolam Generic 68 12 $399
Metformin Hcl Generic 53 13 $466

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Russell Cummings's medical specialty?
Dr. Russell Cummings practices Surgery Physician in Columbia, LA.
Where does Dr. Russell Cummings practice?
Dr. Russell Cummings practices at 484 Collins RD, Columbia, LA 714183388. Office phone: 3186495300.
What is Dr. Russell Cummings's NPI?
Dr. Russell Cummings's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528057114, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Russell Cummings accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Russell Cummings accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Russell Cummings commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.