GARY ALLAN KUNKEL MD
NPI 1598855108
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Salt Lake City, UT

Active since October 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.06/100
CMS Quality Rating
50 N MEDICAL DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132(801) 581-7724 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Gary Allan Kunkel Md NPPES

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

GARY ALLAN KUNKEL MD (NPI 1598855108) is an individual rheumatology provider in Salt Lake City, Utah, licensed in Utah (4835674-1205) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598855108
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameGARY ALLAN KUNKELCredential: MD
Location Address50 N MEDICAL DRSalt Lake City, UT 84132-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 581700Salt Lake City, UT 84158-1700 · (801) 213-3800
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 17, 2021
NPPES CertifiedNovember 17, 2021
NPI 1598855108 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License Licensed in UT · 4835674-1205
Definition

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.

50 N MEDICAL DR, Salt Lake City, UT 84132

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

Gary Allan 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 ID8325028590
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040720001433
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.

Complete ultrasound scan of joint 76881
A complete ultrasound scan of a joint is a non-invasive procedure using sound waves to create images of your joint. It helps identify problems like inflammation, injury, or disease. It's painless, safe, and doesn't involve radiation.
24 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 84132 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
$125.70 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.03
Typical copayment $31.42 (range $13.58 – $41.50)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.35 typical visit price
range $17.23 – $135.20
Typical copayment $24.08 (range $4.30 – $33.80)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

92.06/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality85.57
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Otolaryngology
50 N MEDICAL DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Occupational Therapist
50 N MEDICAL DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Emergency Medicine
50 N MEDICAL DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
50 N MEDICAL DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
50 N MEDICAL DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Internal Medicine
50 N MEDICAL DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
50 N MEDICAL DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132
Registered Nurse
50 N MEDICAL DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132

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 Gary Kunkel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gary Kunkel is 1598855108. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2006.

Where is Gary Kunkel located?

Gary Kunkel practices at 50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132. The listed phone number is (801) 581-7724.

What is Gary Kunkel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Gary Kunkel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gary 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 Gary Kunkel accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Molina Healthcare, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, Select Health and University of Utah Health Plans list Gary 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gary Kunkel was last updated on November 17, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.