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Orthopedic Surgery

Galen R. Cummings, DO

Works at hospitals in Louisville, KY · Kentucky

Summary

Dr. Galen R. Cummings, DO is an orthopedic surgeon at 225 Abraham Flexner Way, 2nd Fl, Louisville, KY 40202. Phone: (502) 587-4203. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Galen R. Cummings had 35 Original Medicare patients and 93 services. NPI 1619479318. 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: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 225 Abraham Flexner Way, 2nd Fl, Louisville, KY 40202 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (502) 587‑4203
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: UOFL HEALTH - JEWISH HOSPITAL and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
  • Group practice: University of Louisville Physicians Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: At Still Un Of Hlth Sciences, Col Of Osteo Med, Mesa · graduated 2018 (8 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Galen R. Cummings, 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 Galen R. Cummings accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Galen R. Cummings 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 Galen R. Cummings see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 35 Original Medicare patients and 93 services for Galen R. Cummings. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Galen R. Cummings's NPI number?
1619479318. 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 Galen R. Cummings, 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 patients35
Services billed to Medicare93
Different services or procedures23
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)24 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)15 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 pressure66%
  • High cholesterol63%
  • Arthritis51%
  • Ischemic heart disease37%
  • Chronic kidney disease31%

Hospitals where Galen R. Cummings works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Galen R. Cummings 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 Galen R. Cummings is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Galen R. Cummings as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of Louisville Physicians Inc1,445 clinicians in the group
  • PT Pros, Inc263 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Louisville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisville, KY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of Louisville Physicians Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolAt Still Un Of Hlth Sciences, Col Of Osteo Med, Mesa
Graduation year2018 (8 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1619479318
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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