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
- Primary practice
-
3000 N Interstate 35 Ste 708
Austin, TX 787051860
(512) 347-7463
fax (737) 202-2561
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.