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Active NPI 1184779043 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Joy H Kunishige , MD

Dermatology • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joy Kunishige, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 2003, Dr. Kunishige delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6655 TRAVIS ST.

Dr. Kunishige is affiliated with Betsy Beers Md Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, established patient outpatient office visit, pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6655 Travis St
Suite 600

Houston, TX 770301312

Telephone 7135008260
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Houston Surgery Center Facility NPI 1073554580

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Florida College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
23 Yrs +2.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.7 Yrs
State Avg: 20.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
173 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1210 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
5.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
57.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kunishige (23 Years) 23 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (20.7 Years) 20.7 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
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks
219 185 $1086.67 $568.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
123 113 $185.43 $87.71
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block
111 56 $264.54 $95.05
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm
88 84 $813.14 $238.04
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks
79 56 $663.90 $391.33
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
61 18 $18.57 $6.15
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth
54 27 $138.03 $46.72
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion
50 49 $246.70 $60.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
43 41 $331.40 $122.54
17313 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks
35 29 $1456.48 $500.33
17000 Destruction of skin growth
31 31 $173.81 $39.15
13152 Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 2.6-7.5 cm
26 26 $855.11 $239.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
25 25 $311.36 $106.13
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
24 22 $81.23 $55.02
15260 Relocation of patient skin to nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips (20 sq centimeters or less)
17 17 $1562.13 $970.77
11106 Incision biopsy, first skin growth
15 14 $368.72 $82.33

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License TX L9299

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Betsy Beers Md Pa

350 Nw 76 Dr, Gainesville, FL 326071593

Phone: 3523324051

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 6655 TRAVIS ST, SUITE 600, HOUSTON, TX 770301312 (Tel: 7135008260)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 2000 BAGBY ST, UNIT 7404, HOUSTON, TX 770028587 (Tel: 8322646600)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as JOY KUNISHIGE, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Dermatology (License #L9299 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 23, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1184779043
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 23, 2007
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

2000 Bagby St, Unit 7404

Houston, TX 770028587

Phone: 8322646600

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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