Joel Kunze, P.A.
NPI 1265418586 · Physician Assistant · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Kunze, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1265418586).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265418586
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 102190 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,451 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 480 | $59 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 329 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 205 | $102 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 176 | $61 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 153 | $8 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 113 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 284 | 83 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 244 | 74 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 227 | 62 |
| Lisinopril | 223 | 68 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 221 | 59 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 212 | 75 |
| Lorazepam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,760 across 106 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-19
- Last updated
- 2016-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Kunze's NPI number?
- Joel Kunze's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265418586, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Kunze's specialty?
- Joel Kunze is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joel Kunze located?
- Joel Kunze's practice location on file with NPPES is 10 3rd Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 28601-5044.
- What is Joel Kunze's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Kunze is (828) 304-6363.
- Does Joel Kunze accept Medicare?
- Joel Kunze is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Kunze's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Kunze's NPI (1265418586) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.