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Dr. John Walter Kircher , MD

Ophthalmology • San Francisco, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Kircher, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in San Francisco, CA. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since graduating from Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med in 2012, Dr. Kircher delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1445 BUSH ST.

Dr. Kircher is affiliated with Alameda Health System and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, established patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1445 Bush St

San Francisco, CA 941095520

Telephone 4159724600
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in San Francisco, CA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
14 Yrs -8.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.7 Yrs
State Avg: 29.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
183 Specialists

Practicing in San Francisco, CA (3116 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
3.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
61.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kircher (14 Years) 14 Yrs
San Francisco Specialty Average (22.7 Years) 22.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2021)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
27 22 $1360.00 $522.83
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
11 11 $111.82 $38.42

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-06-14
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CA C195919

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.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX FK6429852

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Alameda Health System

6955 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 946052426

Phone: 5105675704

Alameda Health System

6955 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 946052426

Phone: 5105675704

Alameda Health System

1411 E 31st St, Oakland, CA 946021018

Phone: 5104374800

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

15 Associated Practitioners
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Dr. Judy Chen , MD

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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Dr. Anita Agarwal , MD

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NPI 1508940628

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

14 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 14, 2024

Registered at 1445 BUSH ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941095520 (Tel: 4159724600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 14, 2024

Registered at 1445 BUSH ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941095520 (Tel: 2147074622)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 14, 2024

Ophthalmology (License #FK6429852 in TX)

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Updated Practice Location May 18, 2022

Registered at LANDSTUHL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, UNIT 33100, APO, AE 09180 (Tel: 3145907959)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 18, 2022

Registered at LANDSTUHL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, UNIT 33100, APO, AE 09180 (Tel: 3145907959)

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Updated Practice Location October 23, 2019

Registered at WALTER REED NATIONAL MILITARY CTR, 8901 WISCONSIN AVE, BETHESDA, MD 208890001 (Tel: 3013197868)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 23, 2019

Ophthalmology (License #MD2019-0060 in NM)

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Updated Practice Location October 14, 2019

Registered at 2030 S SOLANO DR, LAS CRUCES, NM 880015402 (Tel: 5755211158)

NPI Profile Active July 01, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 01, 2012

Registered at WALTER REED NATIONAL MILITARY CTR, 8901 WISCONSIN AVE, BETHESDA, MD 208890001 (Tel: 3013197868)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 01, 2012

Registered at WALTER REED NATIONAL MILITARY CTR, 8901 WISCONSIN AVE, BETHESDA, MD 208890001

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 01, 2012

Recorded as JOHN KIRCHER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 01, 2012

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 01, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1427312883
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 01, 2012
Last Update: June 14, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1445 Bush St

San Francisco, CA 941095520

Phone: 2147074622

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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