Dr James Richard Kunkel, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Arroyo Grande, CA

Dr James Richard Kunkel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Specialist" physician in Arroyo Grande, California. He went to University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. His current practice location is 880 Oak Park Blvd, Suite 103, Arroyo Grande, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 474-9550.

Dr James Richard Kunkel is licensed to practice in California (license number G74608) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1417937541.

Contact Information

Dr James Richard Kunkel, MD
880 Oak Park Blvd, Suite 103,
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-9550
(805) 474-9552



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Richard Kunkel
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience33 Years
Location880 Oak Park Blvd, Arroyo Grande, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr James Richard Kunkel attended and graduated from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1417937541
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931106309
  • Enrollment ID: I20061026000583

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Richard Kunkel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1417937541NPI-NPPES
05D685938OtherCLIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology G74608 (California)Primary
174400000XSpecialist G74608 (California)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr James Richard Kunkel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJames R Kunkel,m.d.,inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679661896
PECOS PAC ID: 9739186107
Enrollment ID: O20061026000605

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr James Richard Kunkel, MD
880 Oak Park Blvd, Suite 103,
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Ph: (805) 474-9550
Dr James Richard Kunkel, MD
880 Oak Park Blvd, Suite 103,
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Ph: (805) 474-9550

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