Gary Kunkel, MD
NPI 1598855108 · Rheumatology Physician · Salt Lake City, UT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Kunkel, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Salt Lake City, UT (NPI 1598855108).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598855108
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4835674-1205 (UT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
24 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Ultrasound Scan of Joint76881 | 24 | $42 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $42–$42 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-13
- Last updated
- 2021-11-17
- Certified
- 2021-11-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Kunkel's NPI number?
- Gary Kunkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598855108, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Kunkel's specialty?
- Gary Kunkel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gary Kunkel located?
- Gary Kunkel's practice location on file with NPPES is 50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0001.
- What is Gary Kunkel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Kunkel is (801) 581-7724.
- Does Gary Kunkel accept Medicare?
- Gary Kunkel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Kunkel's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Kunkel's NPI (1598855108) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.