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Dr. Howard Lee Cummings, M.D.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Kingsport, TN · enumerated 2005 · practices at Southeastern Retina Associates, P.C..

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1669478996

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Howard Lee Cummings
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 2412 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN, 37660
Fax (423) 578-4372
Enumeration date Jun 22, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Oct 22, 2025

Taxonomy & licenses

207WX0107X Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 31044 (TN) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
89063KP Medicaid NC -
180040586 Other TN RAILROAD MEDICARE
3715424 Medicaid TN -
64279375 Medicaid KY -
006309585 Medicaid VA -
180038982 Other VA RAILROAD MEDICARE VA
006310389 Medicaid VA -

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What is the NPI number for Howard Cummings?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Howard Cummings is 1669478996, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Howard Cummings practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Kingsport, TN. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2025-10-22.