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Active NPI 1639172422 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Craig C Kuglen , MD

Ophthalmology • Conroe, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Craig Kuglen, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Conroe, TX. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 1990, Dr. Kuglen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 400 S LOOP 336 W.

Dr. Kuglen is affiliated with Dejean And Kuglen Eye Associates Llp and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, established 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

400 S Loop 336 W

Conroe, TX 773043302

Telephone 9365394500
Fax 9365391216
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At Houston

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Conroe, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
36 Yrs +8.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 27.5 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
11 Specialists

Practicing in Conroe, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
56.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kuglen (36 Years) 36 Yrs
Conroe Specialty Average (27.5 Years) 27.5 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
330 304 $195.00 $119.79
92134 Imaging of retina
204 186 $79.00 $37.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
203 154 $196.00 $122.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
171 133 $134.00 $86.95
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
131 123 $108.00 $59.74
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
127 122 $76.00 $33.84
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
64 41 $112.34 $41.24
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
59 59 $223.00 $139.00
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
59 38 $1682.00 $486.87
92250 Photography of the retina
51 47 $87.00 $34.94
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
43 31 $678.14 $312.28
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
40 39 $83.00 $54.24
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
26 26 $28.00 $10.26
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
25 25 $295.00 $156.76
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
17 17 $193.00 $107.32

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX H9530

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1246639-01 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Dejean And Kuglen Eye Associates Llp

400 S Loop 336, Conroe, TX 773043302

Phone: 9365394500

Secondary Practice Locations

129 Vision Park Blvd Ste 110

Shenandoah, TX 773843024

Phone: 9365394500

3361 Montgomery Rd

Huntsville, TX 773406416

Phone: 9365394500

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

7 Associated Practitioners
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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address November 06, 2018

Registered at 400 S LOOP 336 W, CONROE, TX 773043302 (Tel: 9365394500)

NPI Profile Active July 10, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 10, 2008

Registered at 400 S LOOP 336 W, CONROE, TX 773043302 (Tel: 9365394500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 10, 2008

Registered at PO BOX 2648, CONROE, TX 773052648 (Tel: 9365394500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 10, 2008

Recorded as CRAIG KUGLEN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 10, 2008

Ophthalmology (License #H9530 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 24, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1639172422
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 24, 2005
Last Update: March 12, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

400 S Loop 336 W

Conroe, TX 773043302

Phone: 9365394500

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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