Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Kuppler, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Temple, TX

  • NPI 1679866552
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 99.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2401 S 31St St
Temple, TX 765082134
(254) 724-2111
Mailing address
Po Box 844658
Dallas, TX 752844658

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 10, 2025
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #V3631

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679866552. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
158
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$24,695
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 78 46 $207
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 48 28 $77
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 19 19 $169
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 13 12 $126

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in Temple Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 38. This provider delivers 4.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$8,749
Transactions
23
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 16 $8,405.59
Teleflex LLC 2 $155.84
Conmed Corporation 1 $85.71
Atricure, INC. 3 $70.67
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 1 $31.58

By nature of payment

Education
$7,000
Travel and Lodging
$1,088
Food and Beverage
$662

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Kuppler's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Kuppler practices Surgery Physician in Temple, TX.
Where does Dr. Christopher Kuppler practice?
Dr. Christopher Kuppler practices at 2401 S 31St St, Temple, TX 765082134. Office phone: 2547242111.
What is Dr. Christopher Kuppler's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Kuppler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679866552, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Kuppler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Kuppler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Kuppler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.