Fred Cucher, MD
NPI 1861488298 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Glendale, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Fred Cucher, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Glendale, AZ (NPI 1861488298).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861488298
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 12174 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,211 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 459 | $128 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 422 | $14 |
| Anticoagulant Management of Patient Taking Warfarin93793 | 110 | $11 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 98 | $195 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 55 | $191 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 961 | 357 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 449 | 164 |
| Losartan Potassium | 439 | 177 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 347 | 138 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 317 | 122 |
| Lisinopril | 295 | 117 |
| Atenolol | 258 | 93 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$125 across 1 record (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 (3)
- 525 S Watson Rd Ste 205Buckeye, AZ 85326-3451Phone: (602) 298-7777Fax: (623) 930-6060
- 140 N Litchfield Rd Ste 104Goodyear, AZ 85338-1277Phone: (602) 298-7777Fax: (602) 930-6060
- 20542 N Lake Pleasant Rd Ste 105Peoria, AZ 85382Phone: (602) 298-7777Fax: (623) 930-6060
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-21
- Last updated
- 2020-05-22
- Certified
- 2020-05-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fred Cucher's NPI number?
- Fred Cucher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861488298, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Fred Cucher's specialty?
- Fred Cucher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Fred Cucher located?
- Fred Cucher's practice location on file with NPPES is 5859 W Talavi Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85306-1870.
- What is Fred Cucher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Fred Cucher is (602) 298-7777.
- Does Fred Cucher accept Medicare?
- Fred Cucher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Fred Cucher's NPI active?
- Yes — Fred Cucher's NPI (1861488298) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.