Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Baruch Kuppermann, MD

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Irvine, CA

  • NPI 1326128455
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 91.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
850 Health Sciences RD
Irvine, CA 926173058
(949) 824-2020
Additional location
Uci Medical Center, 101 the City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 456-8978
Mailing address
Uci Ophthalmology Group, Po Box 51055
Los Angeles, CA 900515355

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 21, 2025
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0107X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #G63254 · California #000000G63254

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1326128455. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,287
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$243,153
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92134 Imaging of retina 1,225 444 $27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 1,180 428 $104
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing 945 407 $16
67028 Injection of drug into eye 339 91 $107
92134 Imaging of retina 180 98 $27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 164 88 $105
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing 135 85 $16
67028 Injection of drug into eye 41 17 $103
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing 34 33 $24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 32 32 $143

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Irvine Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician, average services per provider: 280. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$292,866
Transactions
72
Manufacturers
12
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ocular Therapeutix, INC. 24 $242,559.63
Abbvie INC. 11 $16,349.40
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, INC. 13 $16,258.80
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 5 $7,536.40
Genentech USA, INC. 3 $2,754.84
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, INC. 6 $2,561.48
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 2 $2,166.66
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $1,100.00
Hexal Ag 1 $1,091.00
Nevro Corp. 2 $290.72
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, INC. 3 $136.24
Astellas Pharma Global Development 1 $61.18

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$270,019
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$16,176
Travel and Lodging
$3,985
Food and Beverage
$2,666
Education
$21

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
28
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$593
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 15 0 $192
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 13 0 $401

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Baruch Kuppermann's medical specialty?
Dr. Baruch Kuppermann practices Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Irvine, CA.
Where does Dr. Baruch Kuppermann practice?
Dr. Baruch Kuppermann practices at 850 Health Sciences RD, Irvine, CA 926173058. Office phone: 9498242020.
What is Dr. Baruch Kuppermann's NPI?
Dr. Baruch Kuppermann's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326128455, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Baruch Kuppermann accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Baruch Kuppermann accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Baruch Kuppermann commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing (HCPCS 92202). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.