Active NPI 1558329847 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Derek Y. Kunimoto , MD

Ophthalmology • Mesa, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Derek Kunimoto, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Mesa, AZ. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from Harvard Medical School in 1999, Dr. Kunimoto delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2152 S VINEYARD STE 136.

Dr. Kunimoto accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye, photography of the retina, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2152 S Vineyard Ste 136

Mesa, AZ 852106882

Telephone 4804718004

Fax 4804769486

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Retina And Vision Institute Of Arizona Facility NPI 1457108565

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Harvard Medical School

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Mesa, AZ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

27 Yrs +0.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 26.9 Yrs

State Avg: 27.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

29 Specialists

Practicing in Mesa, AZ (384 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

64.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kunimoto (27 Years) 27 Yrs

Mesa Specialty Average (26.9 Years) 26.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	34	33	$471.28	$165.69
92250 Photography of the retina	30	29	$106.00	$34.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$478.38	$171.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	8,460	39	$95.20	$36.96
92134 Imaging of retina	2,454	1,173	$104.98	$38.39
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,789	543	$331.86	$125.55
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	1,662	79	$815.00	$235.43
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	1,658	382	$285.00	$92.46
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,566	578	$315.00	$122.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	680	605	$270.00	$123.76
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	527	494	$260.00	$132.14
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	294	51	$2325.00	$882.51
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	244	118	$1295.29	$495.69
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	140	17	$500.00	$196.75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	116	116	$410.00	$162.03
92240 Exam of blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	45	45	$500.00	$183.69
92250 Photography of the retina	34	34	$115.00	$33.36
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	22	21	$2870.00	$1091.97
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	18	17	$2870.00	$1092.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	4,975	1,485	$105.00	$38.79
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	4,214	120	$815.00	$281.58
67028 Injection of drug into eye	3,782	667	$336.17	$127.35
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	3,752	484	$285.00	$93.05
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	3,272	686	$315.00	$122.98
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	2,100	18	$95.20	$37.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,130	748	$270.00	$124.58
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	1,089	789	$259.86	$121.27
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	472	62	$2325.00	$904.36
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	471	132	$1290.00	$497.41
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	287	287	$410.00	$163.29
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	274	21	$500.00	$198.11
92240 Exam of blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	100	79	$500.00	$187.57
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	93	16	$5.00	$1.15
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	43	37	$2870.00	$1093.24
92250 Photography of the retina	42	41	$115.00	$33.82
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	36	15	$200.00	$56.84
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	22	19	$3335.00	$1210.05
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	15	12	$2870.00	$1054.30
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	14	12	$135.00	$45.60
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	11	11	$1315.00	$233.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	13,233	383	$815.00	$313.14
J3300 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg	5,566	19	$10.00	$3.87
92134 Imaging of retina	4,848	1,334	$105.00	$39.43
67028 Injection of drug into eye	4,098	639	$338.64	$129.55
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	3,555	699	$315.02	$123.83
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	2,350	475	$285.00	$93.62
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	1,006	735	$259.25	$114.04
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	998	680	$270.00	$126.72
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	470	146	$1290.00	$504.46
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	330	44	$2310.91	$919.37
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	252	16	$500.00	$199.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	247	247	$410.00	$165.29
92250 Photography of the retina	149	147	$115.00	$35.36
92240 Exam of blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	117	94	$500.00	$196.26
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	38	34	$2870.00	$1119.24
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	34	15	$135.00	$47.81
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	15	12	$3335.00	$1223.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	4,722	150	$389.29	$335.54
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	4,330	563	$159.62	$93.09
67028 Injection of drug into eye	4,308	726	$310.69	$116.45
92134 Imaging of retina	3,963	1,179	$54.43	$39.26
J3300 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg	3,960	19	$4.62	$3.83
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	2,101	601	$87.29	$87.11
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,966	889	$146.00	$123.98
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	996	781	$119.28	$102.30
92250 Photography of the retina	774	678	$46.70	$39.86
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	530	169	$627.69	$511.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	362	312	$122.97	$107.84
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	350	25	$216.43	$198.49
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	312	39	$1037.18	$930.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	197	197	$178.59	$161.21
92240 Exam of blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	113	96	$245.04	$197.19
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	44	41	$2865.32	$1136.51
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	14	12	$3398.00	$1214.15
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	13	11	$105.28	$51.75
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	13	13	$2261.85	$1150.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3300 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg	10,198	46	$3.92	$3.77
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	6,033	225	$369.97	$352.66
92134 Imaging of retina	5,596	1,343	$40.15	$38.47
67028 Injection of drug into eye	5,489	841	$130.05	$116.68
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	5,359	654	$87.00	$83.37
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	3,445	690	$88.30	$86.97
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	1,223	936	$93.19	$89.88
92250 Photography of the retina	1,195	927	$51.44	$44.01
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,187	763	$128.67	$122.15
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	688	202	$542.92	$505.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	361	314	$108.16	$107.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	332	332	$165.14	$161.16
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	308	38	$971.08	$944.14
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	252	21	$200.05	$196.86
92240 Exam of blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	108	103	$208.73	$202.53
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	85	81	$1440.91	$1141.51
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	38	31	$66.84	$59.62
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	26	23	$1270.68	$1105.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	11	$87.77	$54.65
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	20	16	$1557.91	$1251.52
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	15	11	$406.00	$340.02
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	14	14	$529.99	$524.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	14,303	582	$382.34	$373.14
J3300 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg	13,478	52	$3.91	$3.77
92134 Imaging of retina	6,609	1,597	$41.78	$40.64
67028 Injection of drug into eye	6,282	903	$122.83	$116.00
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	4,615	649	$78.48	$76.43
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	2,569	651	$87.39	$85.98
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,885	1,222	$126.63	$122.97
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	1,227	926	$86.50	$84.33
92250 Photography of the retina	1,041	813	$57.24	$49.11
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	719	217	$529.08	$506.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	464	433	$107.59	$105.46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	354	354	$165.60	$160.26
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	329	27	$200.34	$197.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	254	209	$74.01	$70.14
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	240	39	$969.85	$954.25
92240 Exam of blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	144	139	$209.68	$204.16
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	117	107	$1205.21	$1129.96
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	44	33	$81.11	$71.54
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	26	24	$1328.52	$1072.35
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	23	18	$384.20	$338.09
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	18	17	$530.51	$522.02
67121 Removal of implant material from inside the eye	17	16	$478.93	$445.34
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	15	13	$1345.29	$1323.77
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	11	11	$1206.83	$1187.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	31,802	681	$379.74	$371.70
92134 Imaging of retina	7,186	1,741	$41.35	$40.07
67028 Injection of drug into eye	6,585	935	$121.42	$115.53
J3300 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg	4,840	34	$3.89	$3.83
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	3,203	1,474	$124.49	$121.20
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	2,370	696	$85.62	$84.05
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	1,358	280	$74.89	$71.49
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	1,258	1,023	$86.66	$79.59
92250 Photography of the retina	740	649	$66.11	$64.64
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	689	207	$531.02	$505.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	576	362	$73.29	$71.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	547	480	$107.63	$105.82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	360	360	$164.92	$161.36
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	284	47	$978.87	$963.21
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	252	19	$200.78	$197.57
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	193	41	$1.81	$1.71
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	84	75	$1159.48	$1132.79
92240 Exam of blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye	64	63	$207.98	$204.65
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	31	24	$93.09	$90.89
67041 Removal of membrane from the retina	27	25	$1212.99	$1127.21
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	25	16	$342.19	$336.94
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	21	21	$528.64	$520.19
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	20	18	$1348.14	$1286.92
67121 Removal of implant material from inside the eye	11	11	$456.63	$449.32

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-27

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License AZ 35196

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.

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0107X

State License AZ 35196

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License PA MD424839

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License PA MT178614

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

15 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 27, 2026

Ophthalmology (License #35196 in AZ)

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Updated Practice Location May 06, 2024

Registered at 2152 S VINEYARD STE 136, MESA, AZ 852106882 (Tel: 6024607160)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 06, 2024

Registered at 2152 S VINEYARD STE 136, MESA, AZ 852106882 (Tel: 6024607160)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 06, 2024

Ophthalmology (License #MT178614 in PA)

✅

NPI Profile Active April 03, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 03, 2017

Registered at 1101 E MISSOURI AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 850142709 (Tel: 6022222221)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 03, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 32530, PHOENIX, AZ 850642530 (Tel: 6022652695)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 03, 2017

Recorded as DEREK KUNIMOTO, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 03, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #MD424839 in PA)

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NPI Profile Active July 26, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location July 26, 2012

Registered at 1101 E MISSOURI AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 850142709 (Tel: 6022222221)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address July 26, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 32530, PHOENIX, AZ 850642530 (Tel: 6022652695)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 26, 2012

Recorded as DEREK KUNIMOTO, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 26, 2012

Ophthalmology (License #35196 in AZ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 03, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1558329847

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 03, 2006

Last Update: April 27, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2152 S Vineyard Ste 136

Mesa, AZ 852106882

Phone: 4804718004

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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