Michael Kunstle, PAC
NPI 1396174330 · Physician Assistant · Alexandria, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Kunstle, PAC is a Physician Assistant provider in Alexandria, MN (NPI 1396174330).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396174330
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PAC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11490 (MN)
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
12 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
396 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 77 | $49 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 75 | $40 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 64 | $53 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 37 | $78 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 27 | $160 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$64 across 1 record (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
- 2013-11-08
- Last updated
- 2024-10-21
- Certified
- 2024-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Kunstle's NPI number?
- Michael Kunstle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396174330, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Kunstle's specialty?
- Michael Kunstle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Michael Kunstle located?
- Michael Kunstle's practice location on file with NPPES is 111 17th Ave E, Alexandria, MN 56308-3734.
- What is Michael Kunstle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Kunstle is (320) 762-1144.
- Does Michael Kunstle accept Medicare?
- Michael Kunstle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Kunstle's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Kunstle's NPI (1396174330) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.