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FRANK A KUNKEL MD
NPI 1063460368
Anesthesiology in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since May 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
320 E NORTH AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212(412) 359-3155(412) 359-3483 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 28, 2026, Jan 10, 2025, Jun 15, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Frank A Kunkel Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

FRANK A KUNKEL MD (NPI 1063460368) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD037043E) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Emory University Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Cranberry Township.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063460368
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameFRANK A KUNKELCredential: MD
Location Address320 E NORTH AVEPittsburgh, PA 15212-4756
Mailing Address608 Leighton Ct, Suite 200 CwingMars, PA 16046-7108
Phone(412) 359-3155
Fax(412) 359-3483
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateMay 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 28, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 28, 2026
✔ NPI 1063460368 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD037043E
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
320 E NORTH AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 120399 Route 19, ONE LANDMARK NORTH SUITE 203Cranberry Township, PA 16066-6134 · Phone (724) 772-8000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Frank A Kunkel Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5890690671
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031204000701, I20260114002761
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Emory University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110010
Location1364 Clifton Road, NEAtlanta, GA 30322 · De Kalb County
Emergency services

West Penn Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390090
Location4800 Friendship AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15224 · Allegheny County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Passavant

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390107
Location9100 Babcock BoulevardPittsburgh, PA 15237 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

Forbes Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Monroeville, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390267
Location2570 Haymaker RoadMonroeville, PA 15146 · Allegheny County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

77.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.61
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.4

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. MATTHEW SCOTT HARTMAN M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-2459
DR. JOSEF TURNER M.D.
Emergency Medicine
320 E NORTH AVE, EMERGENCY MEDICINE RESIDENCY OFFICE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-4905
DR. MATTHEW MICHAEL LANDER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology)
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-6500
DR. VINCENT SAMUEL CERETTO D.O
Emergency Medicine (Medical Toxicology)
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-3030
MATTHEW LYONS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-3155
MISS KRISTY LYNN BOWMAN RN
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-6581
ANNA MOSELEY VANATTA MD
Emergency Medicine
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-4905
MACKENZIE MARIE MCGAHAN DO
Emergency Medicine
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-4905

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Frank Kunkel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Frank Kunkel is 1063460368. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2006.

Where is Frank Kunkel located?

Frank Kunkel practices at 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. The listed phone number is (412) 359-3155.

What is Frank Kunkel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Frank Kunkel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Frank Kunkel is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Frank Kunkel accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Frank Kunkel as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Frank Kunkel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Frank Kunkel is affiliated with Emory University Hospital, West Penn Hospital, Upmc Passavant and Forbes Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Frank Kunkel was last updated on January 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.