RACHEL CATHERINE KUCHNICKI PA-C
NPI 1215646120
Physician Assistant in Pittsburgh, PA

Q: What is Rachel Kuchnicki's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rachel Kuchnicki is 1215646120. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 18, 2022.

Q: What is Rachel Kuchnicki's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rachel Kuchnicki was last updated on November 18, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since November 18, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

77.5/100

CMS Quality Rating

1400 LOCUST ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15219(412) 328-3994 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 18, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Rachel Catherine Kuchnicki Pa-c NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RACHEL CATHERINE KUCHNICKI PA-C (NPI 1215646120) is an individual physician assistant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and active in the NPI registry since November 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Mercy, and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215646120

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameRACHEL CATHERINE KUCHNICKICredential: PA-C

Location Address1400 LOCUST STPittsburgh, PA 15219-5114

Mailing Address1447 Iroquois DrPittsburgh, PA 15205-5211 · (412) 328-3994

Phone(412) 328-3994

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022

Enumeration DateNovember 18, 2022

NPPES CertifiedNovember 18, 2022

✔ NPI 1215646120 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

1400 LOCUST ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Rachel Catherine Kuchnicki Pa-c is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6507236098

PECOS Enrollment IDI20221227001337

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

37 services24 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

33 services23 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

32 services31 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

29 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Upmc Mercy

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390028

Location1400 Locust StreetPittsburgh, PA 15219 · Allegheny County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15219 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$84.88 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$68.36 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

77.5/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

68.61

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

56.4

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. BRANDON JOSEPH SMITH MD, PHARMD

Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)

1400 LOCUST ST, SUITE 10517
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219

Allegheny County (412) 232-5533

KATHERINE LISS

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered