James Kenneth Kuan, BSC, MD, FRCSC, FACS
James Kenneth Kuan is an Urology specialist based in Seattle, WA with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 27 years in urology, James Kenneth Kuan, BSC, MD, FRCSC, FACS is a long-established urologist in Seattle. He has been in practice for 27+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 82.84/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 41% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Federal MIPS score higher than 18% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1101 Madison St Ste 1400, Seattle, WA 98104-4308
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202382.84/100
Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.81%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Washington2.81% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
225
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
193
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
747
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $108k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.2k received from industry
38 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to James Kenneth Kuan's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · May 19, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
27 years in practice
Experienced
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Virtual Urology Care With James Kenneth Kuan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Kenneth Kuan for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Seattle required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about James Kenneth Kuan
Dr. Kuan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Seattle, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (206) 386-6266.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James Kenneth Kuan
Practice Location
1101 Madison St Ste 1400, Seattle, WA 98104-4308
Mailing Address
1101 Madison St Ste 1400, Seattle, WA 98104-4308
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