Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kunal Kanitkar, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Lexington, SC

  • NPI 1639210925
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 86.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
340 W Butler St
Lexington, SC 290722606
(803) 359-8777
fax (803) 359-1513

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #24113

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639210925. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,657
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$602,617
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 916 661 $120
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 764 754 $118
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 631 451 $84
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 449 420 $58
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 416 395 $32
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 380 256 $38
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 157 108 $482
92134 Imaging of retina 116 104 $37
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 105 66 $463
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps 91 68 $18

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Lexington Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 174. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$15,157
Transactions
50
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 18 $14,304.67
Alcon Vision LLC 5 $257.36
Sight Sciences, INC. 7 $178.78
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 4 $101.23
Abbvie INC. 4 $78.06
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 4 $74.49
RxSight INC 2 $44.27
Harrow Eye, LLC 2 $42.27
Dompe US, INC. 2 $42.03
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 2 $33.41

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
$12,000
Travel and Lodging
$1,770
Food and Beverage
$1,387

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,089
Patients
675
Total drug cost
$495,615
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 459 135 $7,691
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 242 60 $123,045
Timolol Maleate Generic 186 53 $5,121
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 171 80 $7,990
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 161 66 $174,787
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 128 41 $2,537
Cyclosporine Generic 117 49 $55,957
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 109 38 $4,945
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 104 41 $1,296
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 94 22 $2,526

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kunal Kanitkar's medical specialty?
Dr. Kunal Kanitkar practices Ophthalmology Physician in Lexington, SC.
Where does Dr. Kunal Kanitkar practice?
Dr. Kunal Kanitkar practices at 340 W Butler St, Lexington, SC 290722606. Office phone: 8033598777.
What is Dr. Kunal Kanitkar's NPI?
Dr. Kunal Kanitkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639210925, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kunal Kanitkar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kunal Kanitkar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kunal Kanitkar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.