Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Craig Kuhns, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Austin, TX

  • NPI 1922038108
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3000 N Interstate 35 Ste 708
Austin, TX 787051860
(512) 347-7463
fax (737) 202-2561

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 20, 2022
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0117X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #P6668 · Missouri #2005006164
Medicaid (2)
TX #336240202 · MO #201018108

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1922038108. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,036
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$356,897
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 278 218 $125
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine 133 34 $377
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 107 107 $167
72082 X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views 104 95 $72
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 85 53 $246
22558 Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc 37 37 $789
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back 36 36 $1,518
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 36 21 $203
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 28 28 $880
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments 26 26 $736

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Austin Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician, average services per provider: 62. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$533,746
Transactions
59
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alphatec Spine, INC 24 $508,601.02
Globus Medical, INC. 11 $23,631.49
Si-Bone, INC. 15 $698.58
Medtronic, INC. 5 $364.05
Abbott Laboratories 1 $142.86
Cerapedics INC. 1 $107.96
Xtant Medical INC 1 $107.13
Spineart USA INC 1 $92.80

By nature of payment

Royalty or License
$516,001
Consulting Fee
$10,634
Travel and Lodging
$4,958
Food and Beverage
$2,153

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
91
Patients
45
Total drug cost
$931
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 47 27 $460
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 31 18 $318
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 13 0 $153

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Craig Kuhns's medical specialty?
Dr. Craig Kuhns practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Austin, TX.
Where does Dr. Craig Kuhns practice?
Dr. Craig Kuhns practices at 3000 N Interstate 35 Ste 708, Austin, TX 787051860. Office phone: 5123477463.
What is Dr. Craig Kuhns's NPI?
Dr. Craig Kuhns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922038108, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Craig Kuhns accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Craig Kuhns accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Craig Kuhns commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Fusion of additional segment of spine (HCPCS 22614); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.