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
- Primary practice
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2401 S 31St St
Temple, TX 765082134
(254) 724-2111 - Mailing address
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Po Box 844658
Dallas, TX 752844658
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
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.