SAM N. KUCHINKA M.D. – NPI #1639412000
Ophthalmology
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
SAM KUCHINKA is an ophthalmologist located in ASHLAND, WI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1639412000 to SAM KUCHINKA on April 03, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Sep 28, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for SAM KUCHINKA below.
NPI Profile for
SAM N. KUCHINKA
(more than 13 years ago)
1615 MAPLE LANE
ASHLAND, WI 54806 Phone: (715) 685-5500 Fax: (715) 682-4022
1 Other location(s):
Saint Louis, MO 63104-1540
Phone: (314) 256-3240
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A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207W00000X - Ophthalmology (Primary) |
WI | 66857-20 |
| 390200000X - Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
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