Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joseph Kuechle, MD PHD
Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Buffalo, NY
- NPI 1992022701
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 86.3 / 100 · 2023
- 16 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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Elm and Carlton Streets
Buffalo, NY 14263
(716) 845-2300 - Mailing address
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4949 Harlem RD
Buffalo, NY 142262500
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 20, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- New York #284653 · Massachusetts #262709
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992022701. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
285
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$20,772
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 73 | 61 | $87 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 48 | 36 | $46 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 41 | 29 | $42 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 30 | 29 | $126 | |
73590 |
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views | 20 | 11 | $27 | |
73552 |
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | 18 | 16 | $30 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 15 | 15 | $161 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 14 | 12 | $129 | |
76000 |
Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less | 13 | 12 | $15 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 13 | 11 | $94 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 14 peers in Buffalo Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 7.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$243
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axogen | 1 | $80.23 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 2 | $54.65 | |
| Integra LifeSciences Corporation | 1 | $21.95 | |
| Solventum Corporation | 1 | $20.14 | |
| Deciphera Pharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $18.04 | |
| Sanara MedTech INC. | 1 | $17.27 | |
| SpringWorks Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $16.29 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 1 | $14.55 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
12
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$131
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $131 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Kuechle's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Kuechle practices Surgery Physician in Buffalo, NY.
Where does Dr. Joseph Kuechle practice?
Dr. Joseph Kuechle practices at Elm and Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263. Office phone: 7168452300.
What is Dr. Joseph Kuechle's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Kuechle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992022701, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Kuechle accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Kuechle accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Kuechle commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (HCPCS 73564); X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS 73502). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.