PETER KUNKEL PA
NPI 1427090877
Physician Assistant in Dallas, TX

Active since June 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75.27/100
CMS Quality Rating
8440 WALNUT HILL LN STE 610, DALLAS, TX 75231(214) 345-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 20, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Peter Kunkel Pa NPPES

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

PETER KUNKEL PA (NPI 1427090877) is an individual physician assistant in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Texas (PA03121) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427090877
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NamePETER KUNKELCredential: PA
Location Address8440 WALNUT HILL LN STE 610Dallas, TX 75231-3815
Mailing Address8440 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 610Dallas, TX 75231-3815 · (214) 345-6000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 20, 2020
NPPES CertifiedOctober 20, 2020
NPI 1427090877 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in TX · PA03121
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
8440 WALNUT HILL LN STE 610, Dallas, TX 75231

Other Identifiers 2

Other8N7273TX · Bcbs
OtherP00163533TX · Railroad Medicare

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Peter Kunkel Pa 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 ID5698858868
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080211000683
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.

Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306
An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas

Acute Care Hospitals · Dallas, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450462
Location8200 Walnut Hill LaneDallas, TX 75231 · Dallas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75231 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
$88.19 typical visit price
range $57.18 – $172.86
Typical copayment $22.04 (range $14.29 – $43.21)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.28 typical visit price
range $18.48 – $141.20
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.62 – $35.30)
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.

75.27/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.07
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost49.5

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

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

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
8440 WALNUT HILL LN STE 610
DALLAS, TX 75231
Physician Assistant
8440 WALNUT HILL LN STE 610
DALLAS, TX 75231
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
8440 WALNUT HILL LN STE 610
DALLAS, TX 75231
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
8440 WALNUT HILL LN STE 610
DALLAS, TX 75231
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
8440 WALNUT HILL LN STE 610
DALLAS, TX 75231
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
8440 WALNUT HILL LN STE 610
DALLAS, TX 75231
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
8440 WALNUT HILL LN STE 610
DALLAS, TX 75231
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
8440 WALNUT HILL LN STE 610
DALLAS, TX 75231

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 Peter Kunkel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Peter Kunkel is 1427090877. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2006.

Where is Peter Kunkel located?

Peter Kunkel practices at 8440 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 610, Dallas, TX 75231. The listed phone number is (214) 345-6000.

What is Peter Kunkel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Peter Kunkel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Peter 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 Peter Kunkel accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Peter 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 Peter Kunkel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Peter Kunkel is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Peter Kunkel was last updated on October 20, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.