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DR. DEREK PETER KUHL MD, PHD
NPI 1629074844
Ophthalmology in Bryan, TX

Active since June 22, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
99.74/100
CMS Quality Rating
2806 E 29TH ST, BRYAN, TX 77802(979) 776-8330(979) 774-9157 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 6, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Derek Peter Kuhl Md, Phd NPPES

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

DR. DEREK PETER KUHL MD, PHD (NPI 1629074844) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Bryan, Texas, licensed in Texas (L2390) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi St Joseph Health Regional Hospital, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629074844
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DEREK PETER KUHLCredential: MD, PHD
Location Address2806 E 29TH STBryan, TX 77802-2601
Mailing Address2806 E 29th StBryan, TX 77802-2601 · (979) 776-8330 · Fax (979) 774-9157
Phone(979) 776-8330
Fax(979) 774-9157
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateJune 22, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 6, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMay 6, 2021
✔ NPI 1629074844 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L2390
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Also ListedOphthalmology · Retina SpecialistTaxonomy 207WX0107X · License L2390 (TX)
2806 E 29TH ST, Bryan, TX 77802
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid145848103TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare.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. Derek Peter Kuhl Md, Phd 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 ID345210928
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040730000547
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 11

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.

Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
2,558 services749 patients
Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg J2778
Ranibizumab is a medication given via injection to treat certain eye conditions like age-related macular degeneration. It works by slowing vision loss and in some cases, improving vision by blocking abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye.
2,428 services72 patients
Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
2,354 services676 patients
Injection of drug into eye 67028
An injection into the eye is a procedure where a medication is delivered directly into your eye to treat various conditions. A local anesthetic is applied to numb the eye, ensuring minimal discomfort. The drug helps manage diseases like macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy.
2,188 services328 patients
Compounded drug, not otherwise classified J7999
A compounded drug is a personalized medication created to meet unique patient needs. If you can't take standard drugs due to allergies or need a specific dosage not commercially available, a pharmacist can mix ingredients to make a drug specifically for you.
1,354 services222 patients
Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg J0178
Aflibercept injection is a treatment for certain eye conditions that affect vision. It works by blocking abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage in the eye, which can cause vision loss. The medication is administered directly into the eye by a healthcare professional.
470 services39 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Chi St Joseph Health Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bryan, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450011
Location2801 Franciscan DrBryan, TX 77802 · Brazos County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77802 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

99.74/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality99.52
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Counseling on Antioxidant Supplement
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or their caregiver(s) who were counseled within 12 months on the benefits and/or risks of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation for…
95%846 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or geographic atrophy or…
98%846 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
98%603 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed with documented communication to the physician who manages the ongoing care of the patient with diabetes mellitus…
100%526 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Documentation of Presence or Absence of Macular Edema and Level of Severity of Retinopathy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed which included documentation of the level of severity of retinopathy and the presence or absence of macular edema during…
97%549 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.
92%11,160 patients4/55-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.
100%1,047 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
100%2,044 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
87%203 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%1,530 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…
36%735 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
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: 95% · 1,717 patients
Patients tobacco: 95% · 1,717 patients
88%86 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
99%163 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
45%1,530 patients2/55-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 CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
4%1,530 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 2,044 patients
0%2,044 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

DR. KEVIN MICHAEL WELLS MD
Ophthalmology
2806 E 29TH ST
BRYAN, TX 77802
Brazos County (979) 776-8330
DR. ASHLEY HALBERT RISNER OD
Optometrist (Low Vision Rehabilitation)
2806 E 29TH ST
BRYAN, TX 77802
Brazos County (979) 776-8330
RETINA CENTER P A
Ophthalmology
2806 E 29TH ST
BRYAN, TX 77802
Brazos County (979) 776-8330

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 Derek Kuhl's NPI number?

The NPI number for Derek Kuhl is 1629074844. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2005.

Where is Derek Kuhl located?

Derek Kuhl practices at 2806 E 29th St, Bryan, TX 77802. The listed phone number is (979) 776-8330.

What is Derek Kuhl's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Derek Kuhl enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Derek Kuhl 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 Derek Kuhl accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Derek Kuhl 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 Derek Kuhl affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Derek Kuhl is affiliated with Chi St Joseph Health Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Derek Kuhl was last updated on May 6, 2021. 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.