JOHN C KUCHARCZUK MD
NPI 1407888787
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Philadelphia, PA

Active since July 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.48/100
CMS Quality Rating
3400 SPRUCE STREET, 4 SILVERSTEIN BLDG, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104(215) 662-2050 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 25, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About John C Kucharczuk Md NPPES

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

JOHN C KUCHARCZUK MD (NPI 1407888787) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD053853L) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center Of Princeton At Plainsboro, and is a graduate of Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407888787
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN C KUCHARCZUKCredential: MD
Location Address3400 SPRUCE STREET, 4 SILVERSTEIN BLDGPhiladelphia, PA 19104
Mailing Address3400 Spruce Street, 4 Silverstein BldgPhiladelphia, PA 19104
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPerelman School Of Med At The University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 25, 2011
NPI 1407888787 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License Licensed in PA · MD053853L
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
3400 SPRUCE STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINH49459
Medicaid0018860950004PA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified051551PA

Accepted Insurance

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

John C Kucharczuk Md 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 ID1456309475
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050106000566
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 14

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
128 services117 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
79 services73 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
67 services67 patients
Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope 32674
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to access and remove lymph nodes in the chest cavity. It's a minimally invasive method, which can help in diagnosing or treating certain conditions.
43 services43 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
41 services40 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
37 services37 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

University Medical Center Of Princeton At Plainsboro

Acute Care Hospitals · Plainsboro, NJ
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310010
LocationOne-Five Plainsboro RoadPlainsboro, NJ 08536 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390111
Location34th & Spruce StsPhiladelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chester County Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · West Chester, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390179
Location701 East Marshall StreetWest Chester, PA 19380 · Chester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390223
Location51 North 39th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services

Pennsylvania Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390226
Location800 Spruce StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19104 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
$180.99 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $45.24 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$74.47 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $18.61 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
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.

85.48/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.6
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4035
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
3 suppliers13 claims294 services$4.79 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4152
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
3 suppliers12 claims5,965 services$0.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally incomplete/modular nutrients, includes specific nutrients, carbohydrates (e.g., glucose polymers), proteins/amino acids (e.g., glutamine, arginine), fat (e.g., medium chain triglycerides) or combination, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4155
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
3 suppliers13 claims580 services$0.57 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers21 claims21 services$63.65 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
3400 SPRUCE STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
3400 SPRUCE STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
3400 SPRUCE STREET, 2 DULLES
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Obstetrics & Gynecology
3400 SPRUCE STREET, 5 PENN TOWER
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
3400 SPRUCE STREET, GROUND FLOOR DULLES
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Obstetrics & Gynecology
3400 SPRUCE STREET, 1 WEST GATES
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Emergency Medicine
3400 SPRUCE STREET, GROUND SILVERSTEIN BLDG
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
3400 SPRUCE STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is John Kucharczuk's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Kucharczuk is 1407888787. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2006.

Where is John Kucharczuk located?

John Kucharczuk practices at 3400 Spruce Street 4 Silverstein Bldg, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The listed phone number is (215) 662-2050.

What is John Kucharczuk's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is John Kucharczuk enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Kucharczuk is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does John Kucharczuk accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list John Kucharczuk as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is John Kucharczuk affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Kucharczuk is affiliated with University Medical Center Of Princeton At Plainsboro, Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania, Chester County Hospital, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Pennsylvania Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Kucharczuk was last updated on February 25, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.