STEVEN D. KUNKEL M.D. – NPI #1861602518
Internal Medicine

An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

STEVEN KUNKEL is a physician located in RICHLAND, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1861602518 to STEVEN KUNKEL on May 23, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RE0101X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

The NPI profile was previously updated about 13 years ago on Oct 08, 2013. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for STEVEN KUNKEL below.

NPI Profile for
STEVEN D. KUNKEL

NPI Number
1861602518
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
STEVEN D. KUNKEL
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1100 GOETHALS DRIVE
KADLEC CLINIC ENDOCRINOLOGY
RICHLAND, WA 99352-3304
Phone: (509) 942-3244 Fax: (509) 946-9389
Mailing address
3900 S. ZINTEL WAY
KENNEWICK, WA 99338
Phone: (509) 942-3627 Fax: (509) 942-2268
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RE0101X
- Internal Medicine / Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Primary)		 IA 39159
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 IA R7565

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2005
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
STEVEN KUNKEL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • KADLEC REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      888 SWIFT BLVD
      RICHLAND, WA 99352
    • PROSSER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      723 MEMORIAL STREET
      PROSSER, WA 99350
    • TRIOS HEALTH
      900 SOUTH AUBURN STREET
      KENNEWICK, WA 99336

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