Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ronald Kuffel, M.D.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Corpus Christi, TX

  • NPI 1801895107
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5656 S Staples St, Suite 280
Corpus Christi, TX 784114693
(361) 991-0500
fax (361) 991-6199

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 31, 2019
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0107X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #K1514
Medicaid
TX #040690201

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801895107. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,139
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$193,295
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3396 Injection, verteporfin, 0.1 mg 1,650 11 $11
92134 Imaging of retina 405 200 $37
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 399 183 $119
67028 Injection of drug into eye 143 61 $105
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified 81 47 $84
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing 79 72 $15
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 74 14 $872
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 59 59 $159
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 43 38 $60
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 40 39 $32

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 163. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$214
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alimera Sciences, Inc. 1 $115.34
Harrow Eye, LLC 1 $98.46

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$214

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
503
Patients
206
Total drug cost
$21,540
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 233 46 $4,487
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 125 68 $9,871
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 70 56 $654
Cyclopentolate Hcl Generic 47 36 $446
Simbrinza (Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart) Brand 28 0 $6,082

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ronald Kuffel's medical specialty?
Dr. Ronald Kuffel practices Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Corpus Christi, TX.
Where does Dr. Ronald Kuffel practice?
Dr. Ronald Kuffel practices at 5656 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 784114693. Office phone: 3619910500.
What is Dr. Ronald Kuffel's NPI?
Dr. Ronald Kuffel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801895107, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ronald Kuffel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ronald Kuffel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ronald Kuffel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, verteporfin, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J3396); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.