Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Frank Kuwamura, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Shavano Park, TX
- NPI 1184671398
- MIPS 55.0 / 100 · 2023
- 37 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3503 Paesanos Pkwy Ste 201
Shavano Park, TX 782311225
(210) 504-3650
fax (210) 519-3056
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 5, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XS0117X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #K7324
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1184671398. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
546
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$70,673
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 190 | 131 | $81 | |
63048 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | 57 | 26 | $187 | |
72110 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | 55 | 52 | $45 | |
72100 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 37 | 31 | $34 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 33 | 33 | $102 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 31 | 30 | $116 | |
63047 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | 27 | 27 | $980 | |
72040 |
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 25 | 20 | $35 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 25 | 25 | $148 | |
72050 |
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | 24 | 22 | $48 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 45. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$4,467
Transactions
30
Manufacturers
14
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nexus Spine, LLC | 8 | $3,183.41 | |
| Alphatec Spine, Inc | 2 | $250.43 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 6 | $231.95 | |
| NanoHive Medical LLC | 1 | $149.83 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 2 | $147.91 | |
| SPINEART USA INC | 1 | $144.56 | |
| DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. | 2 | $114.58 | |
| Providence Medical Technology, Inc. | 1 | $74.15 | |
| Centinel Spine, LLC | 1 | $55.40 | |
| Orthofix Medical, Inc. | 2 | $38.62 | |
| Nevro Corp. | 1 | $26.30 | |
| SI-BONE, INC. | 1 | $19.40 | |
| Heron Therapeutics, Inc. | 1 | $17.99 | |
| SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC. | 1 | $12.39 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
15
Patients
15
Total drug cost
$111
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 15 | 15 | $111 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Frank Kuwamura's medical specialty?
Dr. Frank Kuwamura practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Shavano Park, TX.
Where does Dr. Frank Kuwamura practice?
Dr. Frank Kuwamura practices at 3503 Paesanos Pkwy Ste 201, Shavano Park, TX 782311225. Office phone: 2105043650.
What is Dr. Frank Kuwamura's NPI?
Dr. Frank Kuwamura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184671398, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Frank Kuwamura accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Frank Kuwamura does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Frank Kuwamura commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment (HCPCS 63048); X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (HCPCS 72110). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.