Doctor Profile

Eye Care · Ophthalmology

Derek P. Kuhl

MD · Ophthalmology · Baylor College Of Medicine
2806 E 29TH ST
Bryan, TX 77802
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 31+ Years Practicing
3.1K
Medicare Patients / yr
12
Procedures Billed
31
Years Practicing
1
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Texas, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Kuhl is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 77802, TX — the Ophthalmology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Kuhl Does

Dr. Kuhl served 3,060 Medicare patients across 14,343 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 91% above the average Ophthalmology in Texas (1,604 patients across 1,072 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Imaging of retina (92134)3,170943
Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)2,885847
Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg (J2778)2,72295
Injection of drug into eye (67028)2,570374
Compounded drug, not otherwise classified (J7999)1,637272

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Kuhl billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Kuhl is affiliated with 1 hospital in the CMS Physician Compare database. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Chi St Joseph Health Regional Hospital

Bryan, TX
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Kuhl practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Kuhl offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 2806 E 29TH ST, Bryan, TX 77802
Phone: (979) 776-8330

Area Safety Grade

C

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

21 min

Average commute time in this zip · 89% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

87.9510

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Eye Care Doctors near 77802, TX

If Dr. Kuhl isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest eye care doctors near 77802, TX:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Mark B. LindsayOphthalmology5731.2 mi
Kevin M. WellsOphthalmology3.0K1.3 mi
Sue C. SimpsonOptometry4661.4 mi
Kelly E. Van CleaveOptometry1.7K1.7 mi
Kyle A. KirklandOphthalmology2.1K1.7 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Kuhl takes three steps:

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Derek P. Kuhl: Common Questions

Does Dr. Kuhl accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Kuhl is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Kuhl depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 77802, TX →
Where is Dr. Kuhl's office?
Dr. Kuhl practices at 2806 E 29TH ST, Bryan, TX 77802. Phone: (979) 776-8330.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Kuhl accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (979) 776-8330 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 77802, TX to see available options.
Does Dr. Kuhl offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Kuhl as offering telehealth. Call the office at (979) 776-8330 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Kuhl?
Dr. Kuhl graduated in 1995 and has been practicing for approximately 31 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Kuhl treated 3,060 Medicare patients across 12 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Kuhl is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (979) 776-8330 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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