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Ophthalmology

Derek Y. Kunimoto, MD

Sees patients in Mesa, AZ · Arizona

Summary

Dr. Derek Y. Kunimoto, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2152 S Vineyard, Suite 136, Mesa, AZ 85210. Phone: (480) 471-8004. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Derek Y. Kunimoto had 36 Original Medicare patients and 159 services. NPI 1558329847. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 2152 S Vineyard, Suite 136, Mesa, AZ 85210 · Directions
  • Phone: (480) 471‑8004
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Medical school: Harvard Medical School · graduated 1999 (27 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Derek Y. Kunimoto, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Derek Y. Kunimoto accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Derek Y. Kunimoto 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 Derek Y. Kunimoto see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 36 Original Medicare patients and 159 services for Derek Y. Kunimoto. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Derek Y. Kunimoto's NPI number?
1558329847. 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 Derek Y. Kunimoto, 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 patients36
Services billed to Medicare159
Different services or procedures18
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye (92235)34 services
  2. Photography of the retina (92250)30 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)25 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%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Ischemic heart disease36%
  • Diabetes33%
  • Chronic kidney disease33%

Practice locations

Addresses where Derek Y. Kunimoto is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Mesa

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mesa, AZ — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolHarvard Medical School
Graduation year1999 (27 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1558329847
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians