CHAD A TUCHEK MD
NPI 1407201767
Neurological Surgery in Topeka, KS

NPI Status: Active since April 24, 2016

Contact Information

2660 SW 3RD ST
TOPEKA, KS
ZIP 66606
Phone: (785) 354-9591
Fax: (785) 368-0739

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 10
  • Neurological Surgery
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About CHAD TUCHEK

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Chad Tuchek, a provider established in Topeka, Kansas with a medical specialization in Neurological Surgery and more than 10 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1407201767 assigned on April 2016. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207T00000X with license number 04-49563 (KS). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1407201767
Provider Name
CHAD A TUCHEK MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2660 SW 3RD ST TOPEKA, KS 66606
Location Phone
(785) 354-9591
Location Fax
(785) 368-0739
Mailing Address
2660 SW 3RD ST TOPEKA, KS 66606
Mailing Phone
(785) 354-9591
Mailing Fax
(785) 368-0739
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2016
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-24-2016
Last Update Date
12-01-2025
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Secondary Locations

  • 1500 SW 10th Ave
    Topeka, KS 66604
    (785) 354-6000

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Neurological Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207T00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
04-49563
License State
KS
Taxonomy Description
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • BlueCare EPO Bronze - EPO
  • BlueCare EPO Gold - EPO
  • BlueCare EPO Gold Plus - EPO
  • BlueCare EPO Silver Plus - EPO
  • BlueCare EPO Simple Bronze HDHP - EPO
  • BlueCare EPO Simple Silver HDHP - EPO
  • BlueCare EPO Standardized Expanded Bronze - EPO
  • BlueCare EPO Standardized Gold - EPO
  • BlueCare EPO Standardized Silver - EPO
  • Select by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Select by Medica Bronze Share - EPO
  • Select by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
  • Select by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Select by Medica Gold Share - EPO
  • Select by Medica Gold Standard - EPO
  • Select by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Select by Medica Silver Share - EPO
  • Select by Medica Silver Standard - EPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Chad Tuchek is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Chad Tuchek is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597050864

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20240717002989

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $30.6 for a new patient copayment and $16.6 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 66606 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $122.41
  • Minimum New Patient Price $53
  • Maximum New Patient Price $161.67
  • Average New Patient Copayment $30.6
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.25
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.41

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $66.4
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $16.88
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $132.11
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $16.6
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.22
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.02

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Chad Tuchek is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
STORMONT VAIL HOSPITAL1500 SW 10TH AVENUE
TOPEKA, KS 66604
(785) 354-6121Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1407201767, we treat the final digit (7) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 53. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 53 = 7).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
7
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 0 → 0 2 → 4 1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 4 + 0 + 7 + 4 + 0 + 2 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 53

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 53 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 53 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1407201767.

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Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
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Physician Assistant
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Orthopaedic Surgery
2660 SW 3RD ST
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Nurse Practitioner
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TOPEKA, KS 66606
Physical Therapist
2660 SW 3RD ST
TOPEKA, KS 66606
Neurological Surgery
2660 SW 3RD ST
TOPEKA, KS 66606
Nurse Practitioner
2660 SW 3RD ST
TOPEKA, KS 66606
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
2660 SW 3RD ST
TOPEKA, KS 66606
Physical Therapist
2660 SW 3RD ST
TOPEKA, KS 66606
Physician Assistant
2660 SW 3RD ST
TOPEKA, KS 66606
Physician Assistant
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TOPEKA, KS 66606
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Trauma)
2660 SW 3RD ST
TOPEKA, KS 66606
Neurological Surgery
2660 SW 3RD ST
TOPEKA, KS 66606
Nurse Practitioner
2660 SW 3RD ST
TOPEKA, KS 66606
Physician Assistant
2660 SW 3RD ST
TOPEKA, KS 66606
Occupational Therapist
2660 SW 3RD ST
TOPEKA, KS 66606

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1407201767, enumerated as an "individual" on April 24, 2016.

The provider is located at 2660 SW 3RD ST TOPEKA, KS 66606 and the phone number is (785) 354-9591.

Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Chad Tuchek is affiliated with: STORMONT VAIL HOSPITAL.