Richard Kucera, MD
NPI 1861498818 · Specialist · Greensburg, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Kucera, MD is a Specialist provider in Greensburg, PA (NPI 1861498818).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861498818
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD029842E (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,251 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 221 | $112 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 173 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 144 | $121 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 103 | $9 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 98 | $8 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 97 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 50 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 749 | 121 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 441 | 96 |
| Prednisone | 392 | 154 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 373 | 151 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 372 | 76 |
| Azithromycin | 326 | 126 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$180 across 2 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-23
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Kucera's NPI number?
- Richard Kucera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861498818, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Kucera's specialty?
- Richard Kucera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Richard Kucera located?
- Richard Kucera's practice location on file with NPPES is 562 Shearer St, Greensburg, PA 15601-2746.
- What is Richard Kucera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Kucera is (724) 837-1894.
- Does Richard Kucera accept Medicare?
- Richard Kucera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Kucera's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Kucera's NPI (1861498818) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.