Christopher Kuc, OD
NPI 1073513412 · Optometrist · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Kuc, OD is a Optometrist provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1073513412).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073513412
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2463DT (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,669 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Microfluid Analysis of Tears83861 | 280 | $22 |
| Analysis of Substance Using Immunoassay Technique, Multiple Step Method83516 | 276 | $11 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 264 | $131 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 223 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 200 | $93 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 146 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 60 | 17 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 34 | 33 |
| Timolol Maleate | 34 | 12 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 28 | 22 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 22 | — |
| Cyclosporine | 20 | — |
| Fluorometholone | 19 | 12 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,997 across 49 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3475 W Chester Pike Ste 100Newtown Square, PA 19073-4281Phone: (610) 422-7999Fax: (610) 422-7988
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-28
- Last updated
- 2025-12-05
- Certified
- 2025-12-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Kuc's NPI number?
- Christopher Kuc's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073513412, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Kuc's specialty?
- Christopher Kuc is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Christopher Kuc located?
- Christopher Kuc's practice location on file with NPPES is 2353 Alexandria Dr Ste 260, Lexington, KY 40504-3208.
- What is Christopher Kuc's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Kuc is (859) 224-2655.
- Does Christopher Kuc accept Medicare?
- Christopher Kuc is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Kuc's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Kuc's NPI (1073513412) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.