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Anesthesiology

James L. Cummings Ii, MD

Works at hospitals in Goldsboro, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. James L. Cummings Ii, MD is an anesthesiologist at 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Phone: (984) 974-1000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James L. Cummings Ii had 315 Original Medicare patients and 383 services. NPI 1164524278. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 · Directions
  • Phone: (984) 974‑1000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: UNC Health Care Wayne
  • Group practice: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Medical school: West Virginia University School Of Medicine · graduated 1990 (36 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James L. Cummings Ii, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does James L. Cummings Ii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James L. Cummings Ii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does James L. Cummings Ii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 315 Original Medicare patients and 383 services for James L. Cummings Ii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James L. Cummings Ii's NPI number?
1164524278. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for James L. Cummings Ii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients315
Services billed to Medicare383
Different services or procedures66
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)59 services
  2. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)28 services
  3. Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid (00103)25 services
  4. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) (64415)17 services
  5. Anesthesia for access to central vein (00532)14 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis57%
  • Diabetes46%
  • Chronic kidney disease38%
  • Ischemic heart disease37%

Hospitals where James L. Cummings Ii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James L. Cummings Ii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where James L. Cummings Ii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James L. Cummings Ii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill2,052 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Chapel Hill

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chapel Hill, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWest Virginia University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1990 (36 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164524278
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians