Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Steven Kunkel, M.D.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (CMS: Endocrinology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Richland, WA

  • NPI 1861602518
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1100 Goethals Drive, Kadlec Clinic Endocrinology
Richland, WA 993523304
(509) 942-3244
fax (509) 946-9389
Mailing address
3900 S. Zintel Way
Kennewick, WA 99338

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 8, 2013
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RE0101X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Washington #MD60410194 · Iowa #R7565 · Iowa #39159

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861602518. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,124
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$101,482
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 825 407 $96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 237 183 $65
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 37 37 $83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 25 25 $133

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 269. This provider delivers 4.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$16
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $15.86

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$16

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,834
Patients
910
Total drug cost
$1,565,953
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 965 214 $15,005
Lantus Solostar (Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog) Brand 353 85 $254,610
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Brand 268 51 $234,476
Metformin Hcl Generic 254 60 $3,133
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Brand 237 42 $281,749
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 228 66 $3,866
Metformin Hcl Er (Metformin Hcl) Brand 218 56 $3,604
Humalog Kwikpen U-100 (Insulin Lispro) Brand 207 52 $297,438
Novolog Flexpen (Insulin Aspart) Brand 193 52 $243,472
Synthroid (Levothyroxine Sodium) Brand 174 40 $14,054

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Steven Kunkel's medical specialty?
Dr. Steven Kunkel practices Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Richland, WA.
Where does Dr. Steven Kunkel practice?
Dr. Steven Kunkel practices at 1100 Goethals Drive, Richland, WA 993523304. Office phone: 5099423244.
What is Dr. Steven Kunkel's NPI?
Dr. Steven Kunkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861602518, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Steven Kunkel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Steven Kunkel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Steven Kunkel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.