Quick answers
- Does Russell H. Kuempel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell H. Kuempel 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 Russell H. Kuempel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 221 Original Medicare patients and 448 services for Russell H. Kuempel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Russell H. Kuempel's NPI number?
- 1285612481. 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 Russell H. Kuempel, 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 | 221 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 448 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)117 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)107 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)56 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)48 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)38 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes41%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Russell H. Kuempel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1508 Brook AveWichita Falls, TX 76301 (940) 761‑2317
- 501 Midwestern Pkwy E, Clin of N Tx LLP RadWichita Falls, TX 76302 (940) 766‑3551
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Russell H. Kuempel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Clinics of North Texas LLP32 clinicians in the group
- Jenny M. Kisner Od LLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Wichita Falls
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wichita Falls, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Clinics of North Texas LLP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285612481 |
| 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
- 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