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Active NPI 1679866552 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Scott Kuppler , MD

Surgery • Temple, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Kuppler, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Temple, TX. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from Wake Forest University School Of Medicine in 2011, Dr. Kuppler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2401 S 31ST ST.

Dr. Kuppler maintains professional affiliations with Arlington Physician Services Pa, Texas Acute Care Surgery Llc, Scott And White Clinic and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, critical care, first. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2401 S 31st St

Temple, TX 765082134

Telephone 2547242111
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Scott & White Clinic Facility NPI 1962468355

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Wake Forest University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Temple, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
15 Yrs -2.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.8 Yrs
State Avg: 25.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
46 Specialists

Practicing in Temple, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
10.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
70.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kuppler (15 Years) 15 Yrs
Temple Specialty Average (17.8 Years) 17.8 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
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
89 44 $242.39 $77.95
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
35 34 $557.30 $170.70
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
27 17 $853.77 $208.53
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
24 24 $245.19 $81.07
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
16 12 $356.08 $118.30

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-06-10
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX V3631

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery - Surgical Critical Care

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0102X

State License TX V3631

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Scott And White Clinic

1605 S 31st St, Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 2542150100

Arlington Physician Services Pa

1900 Pine St, Abilene, TX 796012432

Phone: 3256702000

Scott And White Clinic

2401 S 31st St Bldg, Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 2547242663

Texas Acute Care Surgery Llc

4207 James Casey St, Austin, TX 787451193

Phone: 5124284441

Scott And White Clinic

2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 2547242459

Scott And White Clinic

810 W U Ave, Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 2547242585

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Christina Karimi , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003066796

Physician Assistant

Jessica Lehman , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1003114562

Physical Therapist

Dr. John David Seno , MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

NPI 1003178146

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Nicholas Smith , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003188699

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Barry Chamberlin , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1003203951

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1003421744

Family Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

29 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 10, 2025

Registered at 2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 765082134 (Tel: 2547242111)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 10, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 844658, DALLAS, TX 752844658 (Tel: 8009940371)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 10, 2025

Surgery (License #V3631 in TX)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 15, 2024

Surgery (License #2018-01579 in NC)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 09, 2023

Surgery (License #2018-01579 in NC)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 26, 2023

Surgery (License #2018-01579 in NC)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 05, 2022

Surgery (License #2018-01579 in NC)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 16, 2020

Surgery (License #2018-01579 in NC)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 25, 2020

Surgery (License #ME141167 in FL)

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Updated Practice Location April 20, 2020

Registered at 1350 S KINGS DR, CHARLOTTE, NC 282072134 (Tel: 7044461255)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 20, 2020

Registered at PO BOX 19305, CHARLOTTE, NC 282199305

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 20, 2020

Surgery (License #2018-01579 in NC)

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Updated Practice Location February 25, 2020

Registered at 2402 FRIST BLVD STE 204, FORT PIERCE, FL 349504838 (Tel: 7724623939)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 25, 2020

Registered at 2402 FRIST BLVD STE 204, FORT PIERCE, FL 349504838 (Tel: 7724623939)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 25, 2020

Surgery (License #ME141167 in FL)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 07, 2019

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER KUPPLER, MD

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 14, 2019

Registered at PO BOX 19305, CHARLOTTE, NC 282199305

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 07, 2019

Registered at 1350 S KINGS DR, CHARLOTTE, NC 282072134

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 18, 2019

Registered at 1350 S. KINGS DRIVE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28207

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Updated Practice Location October 01, 2018

Registered at 1350 S KINGS DR, CHARLOTTE, NC 282072134 (Tel: 7044461255)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address October 01, 2018

Registered at 1350 S KINGS DR, CHARLOTTE, NC 282072134

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 01, 2018

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER KUPPLER

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 01, 2018

Surgery (License #2018-01579 in NC)

NPI Profile Active January 29, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 29, 2014

Registered at 1600 SW ARCHER RD, GAINESVILLE, FL 326103003 (Tel: 3522650111)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 29, 2014

Registered at 1600 SW ARCHER RD, GAINESVILLE, FL 326103003 (Tel: 3522650111)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 29, 2014

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER KUPPLER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 29, 2014

Surgery (License #TRN15968 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 25, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1679866552
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 25, 2011
Last Update: June 10, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 844658

Dallas, TX 752844658

Phone: 8009940371

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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