Ronald Kuffel, M.D.
NPI 1801895107 · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Corpus Christi, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ronald Kuffel, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Corpus Christi, TX (NPI 1801895107).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801895107
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- K1514 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,070 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 317 | $40 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 304 | $125 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 105 | $114 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 73 | $16 |
| Compounded Drug, Not Otherwise ClassifiedJ7999 | 50 | $84 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 44 | $169 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 189 | 48 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 96 | 59 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 59 | 47 |
| Cyclopentolate Hcl | 27 | 21 |
| Timolol Maleate | 26 | 11 |
| Travoprost | 17 | — |
| Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tartbrand: Simbrinza | 14 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$214 across 2 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
- 2005-07-19
- Last updated
- 2019-07-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ronald Kuffel's NPI number?
- Ronald Kuffel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801895107, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ronald Kuffel's specialty?
- Ronald Kuffel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ronald Kuffel located?
- Ronald Kuffel's practice location on file with NPPES is 5656 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411-4693.
- What is Ronald Kuffel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ronald Kuffel is (361) 991-0500.
- Does Ronald Kuffel accept Medicare?
- Ronald Kuffel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ronald Kuffel's NPI active?
- Yes — Ronald Kuffel's NPI (1801895107) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.