Active NPI 1255445409 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ples Latson Kujawa , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • San Antonio, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ples Kujawa, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in San Antonio, TX. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1983, Dr. Kujawa delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 12602 TOEPPERWEIN RD.

Dr. Kujawa accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

12602 Toepperwein Rd
Suite 202

San Antonio, TX 782333259

Telephone 2105998110

Fax 2102570627

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Northeast Internal Medical Associates Pllc Facility NPI 1033381447

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in San Antonio, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

43 Yrs +19.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.7 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

166 Specialists

Practicing in San Antonio, TX (1627 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

9.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

67.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kujawa (43 Years) 43 Yrs

San Antonio Specialty Average (23.7 Years) 23.7 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
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	4,266	113	$0.98	$0.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	407	214	$80.00	$73.80
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	364	161	$156.04	$99.27
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	273	138	$15.00	$0.66
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	225	42	$576.00	$124.64
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	164	114	$113.57	$30.00
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	62	42	$15.00	$6.33
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	62	42	$15.00	$6.95
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	60	45	$105.00	$30.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$137.11	$98.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	37	$120.26	$109.73
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	30	28	$100.00	$41.47
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	12	12	$110.00	$34.74
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	11	11	$875.45	$124.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg	52,248	63	$4.00	$0.68
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	2,368	28	$40.00	$16.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	468	245	$80.00	$78.47
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	457	177	$138.29	$108.45
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	270	143	$15.00	$5.82
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	270	143	$15.00	$0.54
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	270	143	$15.00	$7.55
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	207	139	$125.00	$32.73
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	66	56	$105.00	$32.70
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	59	$130.00	$105.95
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	48	38	$100.00	$44.91
29530 Placement of strapping to knee	16	16	$100.00	$9.65
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	15	14	$750.00	$137.13
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	13	13	$6758.00	$1410.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg	53,760	66	$4.00	$1.69
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	1,760	23	$40.00	$16.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	495	259	$80.08	$79.27
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	471	188	$138.22	$112.24
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	295	157	$15.00	$6.39
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	294	157	$15.00	$3.19
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	294	157	$15.00	$0.57
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	203	142	$125.00	$33.35
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	79	79	$130.00	$108.05
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	69	55	$105.00	$33.74
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	35	31	$100.00	$45.87
29530 Placement of strapping to knee	19	18	$100.00	$8.87
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	18	18	$110.00	$39.13
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	15	14	$100.00	$28.45
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	12	12	$85.00	$27.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg	43,512	56	$4.00	$2.18
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	672	12	$40.00	$17.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	487	253	$80.00	$79.89
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	473	197	$162.52	$107.52
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	339	184	$15.00	$3.18
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	339	184	$15.00	$5.67
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	337	184	$15.00	$0.48
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	230	157	$125.00	$33.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	97	97	$130.00	$109.20
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	84	68	$105.00	$33.35
Q4206 Fluid flow or fluid gf, 1 cc	74	25	$2120.00	$2060.00
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	34	31	$100.00	$45.41
29530 Placement of strapping to knee	18	18	$100.00	$9.01
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	14	14	$110.00	$38.74
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	12	12	$250.00	$167.35
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	11	11	$650.00	$175.52
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	11	11	$100.00	$31.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg	15,120	17	$4.00	$2.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	381	209	$80.00	$70.15
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	294	149	$479.54	$96.84
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	281	141	$15.00	$6.04
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	281	141	$15.00	$3.51
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	281	141	$15.00	$0.57
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	165	108	$125.00	$30.89
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	67	61	$105.00	$30.57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	60	$130.00	$100.87
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	39	31	$100.00	$41.75
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$110.00	$35.20
29879 Repair of knee joint using an endoscope	12	12	$2995.00	$546.04
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	11	11	$3224.00	$164.92
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	11	11	$3133.00	$175.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg	37,632	44	$4.00	$2.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	542	298	$80.08	$70.79
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	418	208	$503.59	$100.21
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	358	191	$15.00	$6.26
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	358	191	$15.00	$3.73
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	357	191	$15.00	$0.53
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	339	219	$125.00	$30.40
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	118	117	$130.00	$103.22
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	80	70	$105.00	$28.60
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	40	35	$100.00	$40.65
29879 Repair of knee joint using an endoscope	25	24	$2995.00	$586.92
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	24	24	$110.00	$34.67
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	19	19	$6758.00	$1569.09
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	19	19	$750.00	$144.07
73600 X-ray of ankle, 2 views	17	15	$80.00	$29.23
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	15	14	$3300.00	$1000.86
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	15	15	$3672.00	$133.97
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	14	14	$3224.00	$172.32
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	12	11	$115.00	$53.26
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	12	12	$85.00	$31.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg	36,624	49	$4.00	$2.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	517	284	$80.00	$65.87
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	420	203	$505.95	$91.03
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	370	196	$15.00	$6.60
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	370	196	$15.00	$4.74
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	369	196	$15.00	$0.56
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	289	190	$125.00	$27.80
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	125	125	$130.00	$97.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	90	78	$125.00	$98.87
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	81	63	$105.00	$26.04
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	61	45	$100.00	$36.48
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	22	19	$3300.00	$944.57
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	18	11	$80.00	$28.16
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	18	14	$75.00	$37.30
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	17	17	$6758.00	$1429.45
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	17	17	$110.00	$29.62
29879 Repair of knee joint using an endoscope	15	15	$2995.00	$588.50
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	15	15	$3224.00	$162.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg	14,784	23	$4.00	$2.15
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	459	226	$540.31	$89.46
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	455	223	$15.00	$5.62
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	455	223	$15.00	$5.03
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	450	221	$15.00	$0.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	315	221	$80.00	$66.34
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	298	202	$125.00	$27.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	281	202	$125.00	$97.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	145	145	$130.00	$99.96
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	105	32	$450.00	$152.71
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	72	57	$105.00	$25.85
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	46	36	$100.00	$37.58
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	35	27	$271.14	$55.29
29879 Repair of knee joint using an endoscope	34	34	$2995.00	$553.72
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	24	24	$3672.00	$120.71
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	14	14	$110.00	$31.95
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	14	14	$3224.00	$157.33
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	13	12	$3300.00	$964.58
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	13	13	$6758.00	$1368.15

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX G5270

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0005X

State License TX G5270

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

114144202 (TX)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Mark Rodriguez , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1982708111

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active January 31, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 31, 2012

Registered at 12602 TOEPPERWEIN RD, SUITE 202, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782333259 (Tel: 2105998110)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 31, 2012

Registered at 12602 TOEPPERWEIN RD, SUITE 202, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782333259 (Tel: 2105998110)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 31, 2012

Recorded as PLES KUJAWA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 31, 2012

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #G5270 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1255445409

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 17, 2006

Last Update: January 31, 2012

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

12602 Toepperwein Rd, Suite 202

San Antonio, TX 782333259

Phone: 2105998110

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