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JAMES R KUNKEL,M.D.,INC
NPI 1679661896
Specialist in Arroyo Grande, CA

Active since October 11, 2006
880 OAK PARK BLVD, SUITE #103, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420(805) 474-9550 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 3, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About James R Kunkel,m.d.,inc NPPES

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

JAMES R KUNKEL,M.D.,INC (NPI 1679661896) is a healthcare organization registered as a specialist in Arroyo Grande, California and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization lists Grettel A Cambronero, Office Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679661896
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Legal Business NameJAMES R KUNKEL,M.D.,INC
Location Address880 OAK PARK BLVD, SUITE #103Arroyo Grande, CA 93420-1821
Mailing Address880 Oak Park Blvd, Suite #103Arroyo Grande, CA 93420-1821 · (805) 474-9550
Phone(805) 474-9550
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialGrettel A CambroneroOffice Manager · (805) 474-9550
Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 3, 2008
✔ NPI 1679661896 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G74608
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
880 OAK PARK BLVD, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PINW20072CA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

James R Kunkel,m.d.,inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to James R Kunkel,m.D.,inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

James Kunkel, MD
Dermatology
NPI 1417937541
880 OAK PARK BLVD SUITE 103
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-9550
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Catherine Biren, M.D.
Dermatology
NPI 1124021035
1324 NELSON AVE STE B
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 524-9481
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare176 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 James R Kunkel,m.D.,inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for James R Kunkel,m.D.,inc is 1679661896. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2006.

Where is James R Kunkel,m.D.,inc located?

James R Kunkel,m.D.,inc is located at 880 Oak Park Blvd Suite #103, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. The listed phone number is (805) 474-9550.

What is James R Kunkel,m.D.,inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is James R Kunkel,m.D.,inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James R Kunkel,m.D.,inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through James R Kunkel,m.D.,inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Dermatology, reassign their Medicare billing to James R Kunkel,m.D.,inc. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James R Kunkel,m.D.,inc was last updated on April 3, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.