Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Kunkel, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1902056245
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 921039000
(800) 926-8273
Mailing address
Po Box 232410
San Diego, CA 921932410

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 29, 2019
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A111550

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1902056245. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
708
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$68,472
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 143 103 $115
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito 75 75 $5
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 61 61 $250
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings 58 58 $38
91120 Test for tone and sensation of rectum and anus 58 58 $50
91122 Study of rectum sensitivity and function 58 58 $91
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 41 40 $101
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 37 37 $157
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 35 35 $65
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 23 23 $96

In context: peer comparison

Among 31 peers in this city , average services per provider: 52. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$75,329
Transactions
81
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 50 $49,959.42
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 20 $13,570.42
GENZYME CORPORATION 2 $7,384.12
EVOKE PHARMA, INC. 3 $3,898.39
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC 4 $360.42
PFIZER INC. 1 $125.00
Ardelyx, Inc. 1 $31.72

By nature of payment

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$66,205
Travel and Lodging
$6,577
Food and Beverage
$2,548

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
541
Patients
217
Total drug cost
$246,142
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 112 34 $114,658
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates) Brand 79 78 $6,277
Famotidine Generic 50 25 $1,485
Rabeprazole Sodium Generic 49 0 $5,852
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 44 12 $948
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) Brand 39 38 $601
Motegrity (Prucalopride Succinate) Brand 37 11 $39,416
Trulance (Plecanatide) Brand 29 0 $25,842
Dexlansoprazole Dr (Dexlansoprazole) Brand 23 0 $8,353
Clenpiq (Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac) Brand 19 19 $3,302

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Kunkel's medical specialty?
Dr. David Kunkel practices Gastroenterology Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. David Kunkel practice?
Dr. David Kunkel practices at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 921039000. Office phone: 8009268273.
What is Dr. David Kunkel's NPI?
Dr. David Kunkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902056245, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Kunkel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Kunkel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Kunkel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (HCPCS G0500); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.