Physician Profile
Ronald R. Kuffel, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kuffel
Ronald R. Kuffel, M.D. is an ophthalmology — retina specialist based in Corpus Christi, TX. Ronald is a 1991 graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School. Ronald is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Ronald provided 1,162 services to 663 patients. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, and injection of drug into eye.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (361) 991-0500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5656 S STAPLES ST SUITE 280
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,162 services · 663 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
105 | |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
21 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
317 | |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
304 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
73 | |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
34 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
30 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
29 | |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
25 | |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina 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.
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 eye doctors in Corpus Christi 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1991 at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Ronald R. Kuffel specialize in?
Ronald R. Kuffel is an eye doctor in Corpus Christi, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist”.
NPI registry
Where is Ronald R. Kuffel located?
Ronald R. Kuffel is listed at 5656 S Staples St Suite 280, Corpus Christi, TX 78411. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Ronald R. Kuffel's phone number?
The number on file is (361) 991-0500. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ronald R. Kuffel?
Ronald R. Kuffel's National Provider Identifier is 1801895107. 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
Where did Ronald R. Kuffel train?
Ronald R. Kuffel attended Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ronald R. Kuffel have?
Ronald R. Kuffel has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Ronald R. Kuffel do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Ronald R. Kuffel performs procedures including injection of drug into eye; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Ronald R. Kuffel's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ronald R. Kuffel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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