JOHN LAWRENCE KUCERA M.D.
NPI 1841455417
Family Medicine in Colorado Springs, CO

NPI Status: Active since July 23, 2008

Contact Information

7606 N UNION BLVD
SUITE A
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
ZIP 80920
Phone: (719) 596-1118
Fax: (719) 573-9774

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Family Medicine
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • CLIA Number: 06D0898558
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Physician Office
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 10-04-2027

About JOHN KUCERA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for John Kucera, a primary care provider established in Colorado Springs, Colorado with a medical specialization in Family Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1841455417 assigned on July 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Q00000X with license number 26883 (CO). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.

NPI
1841455417
Provider Name
JOHN LAWRENCE KUCERA M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
7606 N UNION BLVD SUITE A COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920
Location Phone
(719) 596-1118
Location Fax
(719) 573-9774
Mailing Address
7606 N UNION BLVD SUITE A COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920
Mailing Phone
(719) 596-1118
Mailing Fax
(719) 573-9774
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-23-2008
Last Update Date
01-08-2015
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A primary care provider (PCP) like John Kucera sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .

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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

Family Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207Q00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
26883
License State
CO
Taxonomy Description
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

John Kucera 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

  • 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

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Tracheal suction catheter, any type other than closed system, each (HCPCS:A4624)

    2 DME suppliers used 29 Medicare Claims 2310 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Canister, disposable, used with suction pump, each (HCPCS:A7000)

    2 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 39 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Tubing, used with suction pump, each (HCPCS:A7002)

    2 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 39 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE005N)

    Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) (HCPCS:E0466)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)

    4 DME suppliers used 39 Medicare Claims 39 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)

    Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:K0738)

    2 DME suppliers used 17 Medicare Claims 17 Services Paid

Orthotic Devices

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

    Tracheostomy cleaning brush, each (HCPCS:A4626)

    1 DME suppliers used 34 Medicare Claims 133 Services Paid

Unknown

  • Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)

    Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape (HCPCS:B4034)

    2 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 401 Services Paid

  • Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)

    Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, hydrolyzed proteins (amino acids and peptide chain), includes fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit (HCPCS:B4153)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 5115 Services Paid

Physician Visit Costs

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 80920 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $89.43
  • Minimum New Patient Price $58.06
  • Maximum New Patient Price $174.82
  • Average New Patient Copayment $22.35
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.51
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $43.7

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $102.03
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $18.88
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $142.79
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $25.5
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.72
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.69

* 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.

CLIA Information

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:

CLIA Number
06D0898558
Facility Type
Physician Office
Certificate Effective Date
October 05, 2025
Certificate Expiration Date
October 04, 2027
Laboratory Director
JOHN L. KUCERA
Certificate Type
Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP)
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to John Kucera in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist that performs specific microscopy procedures during the course of a patient's visit. A limited list of provider-performed microscopy procedures is included under this certificate type, which are categorized as moderate complexity testing.

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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 1841455417, 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 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
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 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 4 → 8 4 → 8 5 → 10 → 1 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 5 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 2 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1841455417.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 10 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Physical Therapist
7606 N UNION BLVD, SUITE F
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920
Occupational Therapist
7606 N UNION BLVD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920
Family Medicine
7606 N UNION BLVD, SUITE A
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920
Plastic Surgery
7606 N UNION BLVD, STE A
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920
Physical Therapist
7606 N UNION BLVD, SUITE F
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920
Behavior Analyst
7606 N UNION BLVD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920
Occupational Therapist
7606 N UNION BLVD, STE A
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920
Behavior Technician
7606 N UNION BLVD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920
Behavior Technician
7606 N UNION BLVD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920
Behavior Technician
7606 N UNION BLVD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1841455417, enumerated as an "individual" on July 23, 2008.

The provider is located at 7606 N UNION BLVD SUITE A COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920 and the phone number is (719) 596-1118.

Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.