Physician Profile
Frank K. Kuwamura, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kuwamura
Frank K. Kuwamura, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Shavano Park, TX specializing in orthopaedic surgery of the spine. Frank trained at Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. Frank is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Frank cared for 212 Medicare patients across 293 services. The services billed most often include partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Contact Information
- (210) 504-3650
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3503 PAESANOS PKWY STE 201
Shavano Park, TX 78231
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
293 services · 212 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
95 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
39 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
35 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver | Procedure | 63685 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | Imaging | 72110 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 4
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Trained at Boston University School of Medicine 8
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Class of 1989 at Boston University School of Medicine 8
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More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Frank K. Kuwamura's specialty?
Frank K. Kuwamura is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine in Shavano Park, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Frank K. Kuwamura?
Frank K. Kuwamura is listed at 3503 Paesanos Pkwy Ste 201, Shavano Park, TX 78231. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Frank K. Kuwamura?
The number on file is (210) 504-3650. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Frank K. Kuwamura's NPI number?
Frank K. Kuwamura's National Provider Identifier is 1184671398. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Frank K. Kuwamura's education?
Frank K. Kuwamura attended Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Frank K. Kuwamura been practicing?
Frank K. Kuwamura has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Frank K. Kuwamura known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Frank K. Kuwamura performs procedures including partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment, partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment and insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Frank K. Kuwamura confirmed this information?
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