Quick answers
- Does Ronald R. Kuffel Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ronald R. Kuffel Jr. 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 Ronald R. Kuffel Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 181 Original Medicare patients and 2,166 services for Ronald R. Kuffel Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ronald R. Kuffel Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1801895107. 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 Ronald R. Kuffel Jr., 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 | 181 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,166 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Imaging of retina (92134)317 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)304 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)105 services
- Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)92 services
- Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing (92202)73 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%
- Diabetes54%
- Arthritis48%
- Chronic kidney disease39%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
Hospitals where Ronald R. Kuffel Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ronald R. Kuffel Jr. 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.
- CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450046
Practice locations
Addresses where Ronald R. Kuffel Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5656 S Staples St, Suite 230Corpus Christi, TX 78411 (361) 991‑0500
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Corpus Christi
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Corpus Christi, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1801895107 |
| 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