Dr. Charles Richard Cummings

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 40+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Charles Richard Cummings Jr., MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Northside Hospital. Dr. Charles Richard Cummings also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including North Atlanta Surgical Associates. Dr. Charles Richard Cummings accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (404) 252-6118 to request Dr. Charles Richard Cummings the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342-1627

Phone 1: (404) 252-6118
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Charles Richard Cummings Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8729002563
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 40 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Charles Richard Cummings attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1984.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1518926427
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, March 20, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Charles Richard Cummings

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Charles Richard Cummings has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 40 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • North Atlanta Surgical Associates


Practice Locations

5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342-1627
Phone: (404) 252-6118
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


980 Johnson Fy Rd NE
Suite 880
Atlanta, GA 30342-1626

Phone: (404) 252-0503
Fax: (404) 252-8802
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


5670 Peachtree Dunwoody Nerd
Atlanta, GA 30342-4789
Phone: (404) 847-0664
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


980 Johnson Ferry Nerd
Atlanta, GA 30342-1608
Phone: (678) 336-5951
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, September 11, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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