FRED KUSSEL D.P.M.
NPI 1679741920
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Clearwater, FL

Q: What is Kussel & Associates Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Kussel & Associates Inc. is 1679741920. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2008. The provider is doing business as Fred Kussel D.P.M..

Q: What is Kussel & Associates Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist, specializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, with taxonomy code 213ES0103X.

Active since February 20, 2008

2378 SUNSET POINT RD, CLEARWATER, FL 33765(727) 797-5007(727) 725-9737 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 25, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Fred Kussel D.p.m. NPPES

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

FRED KUSSEL D.P.M. (NPI 1679741920) is a healthcare organization registered as a foot & ankle surgery in Clearwater, Florida and active in the NPI registry since February 2008. The organization lists Fred O Kussel, President / Podiatrist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679741920

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy213ES0103X

Legal Business NameKUSSEL & ASSOCIATES INC.

Location Address2378 SUNSET POINT RDClearwater, FL 33765

Mailing Address2378 Sunset Point RdClearwater, FL 33765 · (727) 797-5007 · Fax (727) 725-9737

Phone(727) 797-5007

Fax(727) 725-9737

Organization SubpartYesParent: Kussel & Associates Inc

Authorized OfficialFred O KusselPresident / Podiatrist · (727) 797-5007

Enumeration DateFebruary 20, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 25, 2008

✔ NPI 1679741920 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatrist · Foot & Ankle SurgeryPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers

Taxonomy Code213ES0103X

License✔ Licensed in FL · PO2632

Also ListedPodiatristTaxonomy 213E00000X · License PO 2632 (FL)

2378 SUNSET POINT RD, Clearwater, FL 33765

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsFred Kussel D.p.m.

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINU65770FL

Medicare NSC4160370001FL

Medicaid390383400FL

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and more.Insurance ›

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)

Fred Kussel D.p.m. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 7 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Fred Kussel D.P.M., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (7)

Ferdinand Kussel, DPM.

Podiatry

NPI 1255319133

2378 SUNSET POINT RD.
Clearwater, FL 33765

(727) 797-5007

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Ryan Shaner, DPM

Podiatry

NPI 1982233086

2378 SUNSET POINT RD
Clearwater, FL 33765

(727) 797-5007

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Naomi Marsh, DPM

Podiatry

NPI 1093722548

2451 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE 206
Clearwater, FL 33759

(813) 960-2888

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.2 mi

Lena Georges, DPM

Podiatry

NPI 1073532198

2605 W SWANN AVE
Tampa, FL 33609

(813) 876-7073

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare16 mi

Christy Scimeca, DPM

Podiatry

NPI 1184936049

205 S MOON AVE STE 101
Brandon, FL 33511

(813) 796-5617

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare28 mi

Lauren Karger, DPM

Podiatry

NPI 1043588189

200 S PARK RD STE 200
Hollywood, FL 33021

(954) 923-7440

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare209 mi

Aleksandr Komarov, DPM

Podiatry

NPI 1891066999

2618 RIDGELAND AVE #1
Berwyn, IL 60402

(708) 788-5253

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare996 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 Kussel & Associates Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Kussel & Associates Inc. is 1679741920. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2008. The provider is doing business as Fred Kussel D.P.M..

Where is Kussel & Associates Inc. located?

Kussel & Associates Inc. is located at 2378 Sunset Point Rd, Clearwater, FL 33765. The listed phone number is (727) 797-5007.

What is Kussel & Associates Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist, specializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, with taxonomy code 213ES0103X.

Is Kussel & Associates Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kussel & Associates Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Kussel & Associates Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 7 clinicians, all in Podiatry, reassign their Medicare billing to Kussel & Associates 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, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Kussel & Associates Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Wellpoint list Kussel & Associates Inc. 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 Kussel & Associates Inc. was last updated on August 25, 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.