Justin Ronald Kunes, MD
Hand Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Justin Ronald Kunes is a Hand Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Alpharetta, GA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Justin Ronald Kunes, MD has been part of the Alpharetta medical community since 2008 in group practice. He graduated from Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine in 2004 and has 22+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
Older · 1193dNPPES updated 2023-02-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2450 Old Milton Pkwy Ste 204, Alpharetta, GA 30009-2521
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better61.02%
Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+55.9 pts)
61.02% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
122
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
35
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
59
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $44k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — 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 (+4%) — 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 (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$480 received from industry
10 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Justin Ronald Kunes's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.32 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 15, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
Taxonomy: 207XS0106X
Education & Training
Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine (Class of 2004)
Virtual Hand Surgery Care With Justin Ronald Kunes
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Justin Ronald Kunes for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Alpharetta 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 Justin Ronald Kunes
Dr. Kunes is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Alpharetta, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (470) 267-0190.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Justin Ronald Kunes
Practice Location
2450 Old Milton Pkwy Ste 204, Alpharetta, GA 30009-2521
Mailing Address
2450 Old Milton Pkwy Ste 204, Alpharetta, GA 30009-2521
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