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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Elm and Carlton Streets
Buffalo, NY 14263
(716) 845-2300
Mailing address
4949 Harlem RD
Buffalo, NY 142262500

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$243

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.