Quick answers
- Does Joseph M. Kukla accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph M. Kukla accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Joseph M. Kukla see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 683 Original Medicare patients and 3,574 services for Joseph M. Kukla. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph M. Kukla's NPI number?
- 1225342751. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Joseph M. Kukla, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 683 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,574 |
| Different services or procedures | 57 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)1,630 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)380 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)331 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth (11055)260 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)151 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes31%
- Depression28%
- Anxiety28%
Hospitals where Joseph M. Kukla works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph M. Kukla at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- St Lukes HospitalCedar Rapids, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160045
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph M. Kukla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3047 Ctr Point Rd NE A, Podiatry AssociatesCedar Rapids, IA 52402 (319) 365‑6973
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph M. Kukla as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Joseph M Kukla DPM PLLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Cedar Rapids
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cedar Rapids, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Joseph M Kukla DPM PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225342751 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians