Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Matthew Kunkel, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Watertown, SD

  • NPI 1538369665
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1225 4Th St Ne
Watertown, SD 572011204
(605) 882-4174

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Dakota #643

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538369665. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
597
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$46,452
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 207 202 $88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 113 66 $88
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 59 57 $36
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 50 28 $99
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 44 42 $62
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system 38 38 $85
92134 Imaging of retina 33 33 $38
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 21 21 $125
92250 Photography of the retina 20 20 $36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 12 11 $55

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Watertown Optometrist, average services per provider: 63. This provider delivers 9.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$94
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 2 $35.60
CooperVision INC. 1 $22.53
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 1 $20.84
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $14.84

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$94

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
753
Patients
146
Total drug cost
$104,199
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 244 48 $3,034
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 146 31 $2,550
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 87 22 $739
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 77 16 $32,701
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 51 12 $1,058
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 38 17 $37,322
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 27 0 $7,297
Rhopressa (Netarsudil Mesylate) Brand 19 0 $6,142
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 16 0 $3,265
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 13 0 $596

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Matthew Kunkel's medical specialty?
Dr. Matthew Kunkel practices Optometrist in Watertown, SD.
Where does Dr. Matthew Kunkel practice?
Dr. Matthew Kunkel practices at 1225 4Th St Ne, Watertown, SD 572011204. Office phone: 6058824174.
What is Dr. Matthew Kunkel's NPI?
Dr. Matthew Kunkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538369665, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Matthew Kunkel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Matthew Kunkel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Matthew Kunkel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.