William Kuhel, MD

Otolaryngology

William Kuhel is an Otolaryngology specialist based in New York, NY with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(212) 746-2227New York, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

William Kuhel, MD has practiced otolaryngology for 43+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1983 and has 43+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 95 Otolaryngology providers in NYSee all Otolaryngology in New York43+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5309dNPPES updated 2011-11-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

520 E 70th St Starr Pavilion, Suite 541, New York, NY 10021-9800

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 77% of doctors in New York on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

100/100

New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)

Better than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

46.67%

New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+41.6 pts)

46.67% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

380

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

20

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

30

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $258

Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+4%)36%

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

Cancer
Higher than avg (+7%)28%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+9%)27%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1983

    University of Michigan Medical School

  2. 43 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

OtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Taxonomy: 207Y00000X

Education & Training

University of Michigan Medical School (Class of 1983)

Virtual Otolaryngology Care With William Kuhel

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with William Kuhel for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to New York 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 William Kuhel

NPI records show Dr. Kuhel as active with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 746-2227.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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