Joseph Kuchler, M.D.
NPI 1538117189 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Camden, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Kuchler, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Camden, NJ (NPI 1538117189).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538117189
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA03037600 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianPrimary208G00000XLicense 25MA03037600 (NJ)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
219 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 50 | $16 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 50 | $1,907 |
| Exclusion of Appendage of Left Upper Chamber of Heart Performed During Other Procedure on Chest33268 | 47 | $131 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 31 | $167 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 2 Grafts33518 | 27 | $414 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 3 Grafts33519 | 14 | $548 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$553 across 12 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)
- 1 Cooper PlzCamden, NJ 08103-1461Phone: (856) 342-2000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-05
- Last updated
- 2021-10-21
- Certified
- 2021-01-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Kuchler's NPI number?
- Joseph Kuchler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538117189, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Kuchler's specialty?
- Joseph Kuchler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Kuchler located?
- Joseph Kuchler's practice location on file with NPPES is 3 Cooper Plz Ste 104&403, Camden, NJ 08103-1438.
- What is Joseph Kuchler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Kuchler is (856) 342-2141.
- Does Joseph Kuchler accept Medicare?
- Joseph Kuchler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Kuchler's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Kuchler's NPI (1538117189) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.