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FREDERICUS J. VAN KUIJK M.D.
NPI 1972699635
Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist in Galveston, TX

Active since October 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.72/100
CMS Quality Rating
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77550(409) 747-5800(409) 747-5825 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2025, Feb 26, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Fredericus J. Van Kuijk M.d. NPPES

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

FREDERICUS J. VAN KUIJK M.D. (NPI 1972699635) is an individual retina specialist in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (K8547) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and maintains a secondary practice location in Minneapolis.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972699635
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0107X
Provider Legal NameFREDERICUS J. VAN KUIJKCredential: M.D.
Location Address700 UNIVERSITY BLVDGalveston, TX 77550-5552
Mailing Address720 Washington Ave SeMinneapolis, MN 55414-2924 · (612) 884-0649
Phone(409) 747-5800
Fax(409) 747-5825
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateOctober 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2025
✔ NPI 1972699635 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Retina SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0107X
License✔ Licensed in TX · K8547
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X · License K8547 (TX)
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77550
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Erik J. Van Kuijk M.d.

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1420 Delaware Street SE / MMC493, 9th floor PWBMinneapolis, MN 55455 · Phone (612) 625-4400

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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

Fredericus J. Van Kuijk M.d. 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 ID9133120249
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070116000286
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 2

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.
21 services19 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number450018
Location301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555 · Galveston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77550 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
$131.16 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $32.79 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$71.32 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $17.83 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
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.

81.72/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality69.86
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.73

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

WENJIE ZHAN OD
Optometrist
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77550
Galveston County (409) 747-5825
KIMBERLY BOASE
Audiologist
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77550
Galveston County (281) 338-0829
LINDSEY SANFORD AUD
Audiologist
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77550
Galveston County (409) 772-2711
ASHLEY NICOLE NICKENS MD
Ophthalmology
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77550
Galveston County (409) 747-5800
DR. SHAWNA LYNN JACKSON AU.D.
Audiologist
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77550
Galveston County (281) 338-0829
MARY CATHERINE RINCON AUD
Audiologist
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77550
Galveston County (409) 772-2711
ARDALAN SHARIFI MD
Ophthalmology (Cornea and External Diseases Specialist)
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77550
Galveston County (409) 747-5800
DR. SHAHIN FAGHIHI HABIBABADI MD
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77550
Galveston County (409) 747-5801

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 Fredericus Van Kuijk's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fredericus Van Kuijk is 1972699635. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 4, 2006. The provider is also known as Erik J. Van Kuijk M.D..

Where is Fredericus Van Kuijk located?

Fredericus Van Kuijk practices at 700 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550. The listed phone number is (409) 747-5800.

What is Fredericus Van Kuijk's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Retina Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0107X.

Is Fredericus Van Kuijk enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fredericus Van Kuijk 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 Fredericus Van Kuijk accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list Fredericus Van Kuijk 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 Fredericus Van Kuijk affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Fredericus Van Kuijk is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fredericus Van Kuijk was last updated on October 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.