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Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD

(Dr. James Richard Kunkel, MD)

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (1991)

880 Oak Park Boulevard Suite 103
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

(805) 474-9550

Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD is a dermatologist in Arroyo Grande, CA specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience.

Office Locations

880 Oak Park Boulevard Suite 103
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

(805) 474-9550

(805) 474-9552

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

removal of skin lesion

By Affordability:

removal of benign skin lesion

removal of skin lesion

skin procedures

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD performed more removal of skin lesion (growth or mark) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion, removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), and skin procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

skin lesion destruction

skin tag removal

In 2023, Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD had a list price for skin lesion destruction (e.g. laser surgery), and skin tag removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD treated as a dermatologist in Arroyo Grande, CA during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	42
diagnostic procedures	290
doctor visit	2137
ear procedures	11
incision and drainage	42
lab tests	17
minor procedures	42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2024
skin procedures	2024
skin surgery	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD treated as a dermatologist in Arroyo Grande, CA during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	17
diagnostic procedures	90
doctor visit	2234
incision and drainage	17
lab tests	63
minor procedures	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2280
skin procedures	2280
skin surgery	17

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	522
Female	590

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1062
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	461
From 75 to 84	444
85 and over	183
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD treated as a dermatologist in Arroyo Grande, CA during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	36
diagnostic procedures	98
doctor visit	2484
ear procedures	13
incision and drainage	36
lab tests	55
minor procedures	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2514
skin procedures	2514
skin surgery	36

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	562
Female	640

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1138
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	519
From 75 to 84	463
85 and over	192
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD treated as a dermatologist in Arroyo Grande, CA during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	45
diagnostic procedures	69
doctor visit	3132
incision and drainage	45
lab tests	49
minor procedures	45
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2906
skin procedures	2906
skin surgery	45

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1288
Female	1486

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2626
Black	0
Hispanic	68
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1216
From 75 to 84	1032
85 and over	454
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD treated as a dermatologist in Arroyo Grande, CA during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	44
diagnostic procedures	80
doctor visit	3168
incision and drainage	44
lab tests	39
minor procedures	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2929
skin procedures	2929
skin surgery	44

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	658
Female	778

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1355
Black	0
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	635
From 75 to 84	528
85 and over	243
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD treated as a dermatologist in Arroyo Grande, CA during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	85
doctor visit	3345
lab tests	39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	3286
skin procedures	3286

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	670
Female	818

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1395
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	670
From 75 to 84	535
85 and over	240
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD treated as a dermatologist in Arroyo Grande, CA during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	19
diagnostic procedures	69
doctor visit	3352
incision and drainage	19
lab tests	30
minor procedures	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	3323
skin procedures	3323
skin surgery	19

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	650
Female	803

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1360
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	686
From 75 to 84	513
85 and over	223
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD treated as a dermatologist in Arroyo Grande, CA during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	3320
lab tests	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	3252
skin procedures	3252

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	661
Female	786

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1354
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	686
From 75 to 84	509
85 and over	225
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD treated as a dermatologist in Arroyo Grande, CA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	2902
lab tests	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2702
skin procedures	2702

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	616
Female	741

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1260
Black	0
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	631
From 75 to 84	476
85 and over	226
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD treated as a dermatologist in Arroyo Grande, CA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, lab tests and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	14
doctor visit	3151
incision and drainage	14
lab tests	19
minor procedures	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2964
skin procedures	2964
skin surgery	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	664
Female	808

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1365
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	694
From 75 to 84	517
85 and over	243
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD treated as a dermatologist in Arroyo Grande, CA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	3407
lab tests	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	3126
skin procedures	3126

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	698
Female	856

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1434
Black	0
Hispanic	57
Asian	0
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	701
From 75 to 84	578
85 and over	255
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	17
Dementia	3
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD treated as a dermatologist in Arroyo Grande, CA were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and lab tests.

abscess drainage	31
diagnostic procedures	111
doctor visit	2966
ear procedures	12
incision and drainage	31
lab tests	35
minor procedures	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2846
skin procedures	2846
skin surgery	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	635
Female	755

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	1304
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	43
Other	22

**Age**
75 to 84	508
85 and over	225
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	627

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1991. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (1991)

Licensed In: California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Arroyo Grande, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC	$50 STELARA $50
AbbVie, Inc.	$14 Humira $14
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$12 Topicort $12
Promius Pharma LLC	$11 Zenatane $11
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$11 COSENTYX $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$98

Biography

Dr. James Kunkel's medical specialty is dermatology (skin disorders). His average patient rating is 3.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Kunkel studied medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James R. Kunkel, MD From 2012 - 2022

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