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DR. FERDINAND OTTO KUSSEL DPM.
NPI 1255319133
Podiatrist in Clearwater, FL

Active since January 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.07/100
CMS Quality Rating
2378 SUNSET POINT RD., CLEARWATER, FL 33765(727) 797-5007(727) 725-9737 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 28, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Dr. Ferdinand Otto Kussel Dpm. NPPES

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

DR. FERDINAND OTTO KUSSEL DPM. (NPI 1255319133) is an individual podiatrist in Clearwater, Florida, licensed in Florida (PO0002632) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital, and is a graduate of William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255319133
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy213E00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FERDINAND OTTO KUSSELCredential: DPM.
Location Address2378 SUNSET POINT RD.Clearwater, FL 33765
Mailing Address2378 Sunset Point Rd.Clearwater, FL 33765 · (727) 797-5007 · Fax (727) 725-9737
Phone(727) 797-5007
Fax(727) 725-9737
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWilliam M. Scholl College Of Podiatric MedicineGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateJanuary 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 28, 2011
✔ NPI 1255319133 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Taxonomy Code213E00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · PO0002632✔ Licensed in FL · PO2632
Definition
A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
2378 SUNSET POINT RD., Clearwater, FL 33765
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. Fred Otto Kussel Dpm

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINU65770FL
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified65501BFL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.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

Dr. Ferdinand Otto Kussel Dpm. 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 ID5890861314
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080908000403
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 10

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.

Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99348
An established patient home visit is a 25-minute appointment where a healthcare provider visits you at your home. This service is for patients who have previously been seen by the provider. It includes a check-up and discussion about your health concerns.
897 services621 patients
Residence visit for new patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99342
A new patient home visit is a 30-minute appointment where a healthcare provider comes to your home to assess your health needs. This can include discussing your medical history, current conditions, and treatment plans. It's a convenient way to receive care in your own environment.
218 services218 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
112 services84 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
65 services45 patients
Shaving of skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.5 cm or less 11305
This is a procedure where a small skin growth on the scalp, neck, hands, or feet, measuring 0.5 cm or less, is carefully removed. The process involves shaving off the growth layer by layer to ensure complete removal. It's a safe and common practice.
40 services36 patients
Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail 11730
This procedure involves the gentle removal of the first nail from its bed, often due to injury or infection. It's performed under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. The nail will gradually regrow over time.
34 services34 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Morton Plant Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Clearwater, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100127
Location300 Pinellas StClearwater, FL 33756 · Pinellas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33765 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

98.07/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality80.5
Promoting Interoperability96
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetic Foot and Ankle Care, Peripheral Neuropathy - Neurological Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus who had a neurological examination of their lower extremities within 12 months
99%227 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetic Foot and Ankle Care, Ulcer Prevention - Evaluation of Footwear
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus who were evaluated for proper footwear and sizing
99%226 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
77%4,173 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
93%202 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…
100%788 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
97%794 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
63%1,702 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 573 patients
Patients tobacco: 100% · 573 patients
100%36 patients5/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
98%788 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…
9%788 patients1/55-star benchmark: 77%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Ferdinand Kussel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ferdinand Kussel is 1255319133. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 2, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Fred Otto Kussel Dpm.

Where is Ferdinand Kussel located?

Ferdinand Kussel practices at 2378 Sunset Point Rd., Clearwater, FL 33765. The listed phone number is (727) 797-5007.

What is Ferdinand Kussel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213E00000X.

Is Ferdinand Kussel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ferdinand Kussel 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 Ferdinand Kussel accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and 1 other insurer list Ferdinand Kussel 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 Ferdinand Kussel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ferdinand Kussel is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ferdinand Kussel was last updated on September 28, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 years 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.