Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ralph Kunkel, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Klamath Falls, OR

  • NPI 1629027156
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 51 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2614 Clover St
Klamath Falls, OR 976011132
(509) 710-1877
Mailing address
12208 N Via Tesoro Ave
Clovis, CA 936198386

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 29, 2022
Year of graduation
1975 — 51 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State licenses (4)
Oregon #MD202898 · Idaho #M-4821 · Washington #M00020829 · Washington #20829
Medicaid (4)
OR #0011551 · WA #8490401 · ID #00037741 · ID #003774100

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629027156. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,664
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$64,898
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 1,124 869 $8
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 224 222 $67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 68 62 $94
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 31 31 $129
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 31 31 $175
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 29 21 $76
93308 Ultrasound of heart, follow-up 27 27 $24
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 22 22 $139
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 20 19 $126
93321 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers, follow-up 17 17 $7

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 151. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
77
Patients
13
Total drug cost
$10,355
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 29 13 $431
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 22 0 $361
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 15 0 $238
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 11 0 $9,325

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ralph Kunkel's medical specialty?
Dr. Ralph Kunkel practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Klamath Falls, OR.
Where does Dr. Ralph Kunkel practice?
Dr. Ralph Kunkel practices at 2614 Clover St, Klamath Falls, OR 976011132. Office phone: 5097101877.
What is Dr. Ralph Kunkel's NPI?
Dr. Ralph Kunkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629027156, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ralph Kunkel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ralph Kunkel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ralph Kunkel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.