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- 880 Oak Park Blvd, Suite 103, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
About Dr. Kunkel
Listed in the NPI registry as a specialist, James R. Kunkel, MD practices in Arroyo Grande, CA. James graduated from University of California, Geffen School of Medicine in 1991. James is also listed as specializing in dermatology. Medicare claims data shows James provided 15,530 services to 5,579 patients. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1417937541 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (805) 474-9550
- Email not available
Practice Locations
880 OAK PARK BLVD SUITE 103
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
15,530 services · 5,579 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
8,112 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
2,256 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
915 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
229 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
110 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 17261 |
63 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17262 |
48 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less | Procedure | 11300 |
45 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 11301 |
39 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Removal of skin tag, 1-15 skin tags | Procedure | 11200 |
39 | More than most peers in Specialist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other specialists in Arroyo Grande 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Kunkel's specialty?
Dr. Kunkel is a specialist in Arroyo Grande, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Kunkel?
Dr. Kunkel is listed at 880 Oak Park Blvd Suite 103, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Kunkel?
The number on file is (805) 474-9550. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kunkel?
Dr. Kunkel's National Provider Identifier is 1417937541. 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 Dr. Kunkel's medical education?
Dr. Kunkel attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kunkel have?
Dr. Kunkel has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Kunkel known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kunkel performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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