Active NPI 1073513412 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher J Kuc , OD

Optometrist • Lexington, KY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Kuc, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Lexington, KY. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2003, Dr. Kuc delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2353 ALEXANDRIA DR STE 260.

Dr. Kuc maintains professional affiliations with Moa Medical Practices Pc, Lance S Ferguson Md Psc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include microfluid analysis of tears, analysis of substance using immunoassay technique, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2353 Alexandria Dr Ste 260

Lexington, KY 405043208

Telephone 8592242655

Fax 8592237147

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Rll Anesthesia Pllc Facility NPI 1326975228

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Lexington, KY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

23 Yrs +4.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.4 Yrs

State Avg: 21.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

96 Specialists

Practicing in Lexington, KY (836 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

44.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kuc (23 Years) 23 Yrs

Lexington Specialty Average (18.4 Years) 18.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	280	106	$40.00	$21.87
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	276	106	$21.00	$11.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	264	203	$214.00	$131.05
92250 Photography of the retina	223	221	$85.00	$37.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	200	124	$152.00	$93.13
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	146	146	$280.00	$171.62
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	86	68	$104.00	$64.98
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	44	43	$46.00	$27.85
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	43	40	$62.00	$35.95
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	34	27	$453.97	$203.88
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	23	22	$21.00	$10.85
92134 Imaging of retina	21	21	$68.00	$40.85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$187.00	$114.62
92145 Measurement of corneal pressure	11	11	$26.00	$11.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	204	72	$21.00	$11.30
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	194	70	$40.00	$22.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	172	123	$214.00	$134.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	149	89	$152.00	$95.31
92250 Photography of the retina	141	139	$85.00	$39.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	121	121	$280.00	$173.38
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	97	69	$104.00	$66.56
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	58	56	$46.00	$29.11
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	42	41	$21.00	$11.37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	29	26	$62.00	$36.82
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	29	25	$456.21	$222.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$187.00	$118.66
92134 Imaging of retina	12	12	$68.00	$42.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	128	87	$151.25	$96.49
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	127	56	$38.94	$22.11
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	123	59	$20.98	$11.33
92250 Photography of the retina	103	103	$98.98	$39.41
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	73	67	$130.47	$67.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	68	68	$279.46	$177.04
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	55	55	$155.45	$136.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	44	$224.74	$135.99
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	32	32	$95.25	$38.16
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	27	27	$52.44	$29.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$190.04	$119.04
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	20	14	$396.50	$217.21
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	18	18	$22.61	$11.54
92134 Imaging of retina	16	16	$100.00	$43.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	666	644	$149.89	$136.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	451	364	$150.03	$98.32
92250 Photography of the retina	449	440	$125.00	$42.18
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	400	335	$150.00	$68.83
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	364	330	$100.00	$38.94
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	167	164	$75.00	$30.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	143	127	$238.01	$139.13
92134 Imaging of retina	141	138	$100.00	$44.21
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	141	141	$180.00	$162.85
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	137	54	$25.00	$22.48
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	106	97	$120.00	$97.58
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	57	40	$399.47	$225.29
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	44	21	$20.00	$11.53
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	43	41	$50.00	$11.98
65205 Removal of foreign body in external eye, conjunctiva	15	14	$125.00	$31.88
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	12	11	$120.00	$25.49
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$225.00	$121.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	550	538	$150.07	$136.60
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	355	281	$161.04	$81.57
92250 Photography of the retina	309	305	$125.00	$48.62
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	293	251	$150.00	$68.78
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	285	279	$100.00	$39.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	156	148	$234.65	$117.17
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	122	55	$25.00	$22.35
92134 Imaging of retina	106	99	$100.00	$44.12
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	93	93	$180.00	$162.45
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	84	84	$75.00	$30.00
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	38	36	$120.00	$96.39
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	37	36	$50.00	$12.43
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	33	29	$390.00	$165.58
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	28	14	$20.00	$11.41
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	23	20	$130.43	$27.80
65205 Removal of foreign body in external eye, conjunctiva	14	13	$125.00	$40.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$225.00	$116.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	382	376	$149.92	$135.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	299	209	$150.25	$79.76
92250 Photography of the retina	217	210	$125.00	$54.73
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	150	62	$25.00	$21.74
92134 Imaging of retina	144	138	$100.00	$44.09
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	135	127	$100.00	$39.19
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	131	131	$180.00	$162.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	115	110	$175.00	$116.60
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	107	88	$150.00	$69.24
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	58	24	$20.00	$12.55
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	55	52	$75.00	$29.58
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	44	42	$120.00	$93.86
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	41	40	$50.00	$12.74
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	36	29	$531.67	$186.17
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$219.09	$116.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	272	190	$150.00	$77.43
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	267	259	$150.00	$134.09
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	134	47	$25.00	$22.03
92250 Photography of the retina	129	125	$125.00	$61.11
92134 Imaging of retina	124	104	$100.00	$44.34
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	107	107	$180.00	$159.14
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	101	95	$100.00	$39.62
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	88	66	$150.00	$68.59
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	70	66	$75.00	$28.35
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	58	26	$20.00	$13.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	44	$175.00	$114.13
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	30	25	$605.00	$221.71
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	29	28	$120.00	$93.18
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	26	25	$50.00	$15.67
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	14	$75.00	$46.99
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	13	11	$120.00	$41.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	393	302	$116.72	$72.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	380	359	$165.18	$105.45
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	244	106	$34.11	$22.21
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	162	160	$73.89	$36.05
92134 Imaging of retina	137	136	$77.01	$39.86
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	131	62	$246.95	$117.17
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	121	116	$140.50	$63.99
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	94	90	$129.79	$83.91
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	84	82	$51.07	$27.06
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	75	75	$158.53	$128.98
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	67	64	$70.82	$43.48
92250 Photography of the retina	37	37	$121.35	$69.15
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$177.97	$108.50
92071 Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease	37	12	$60.81	$38.61
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	37	37	$181.35	$156.96
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$250.71	$156.21
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	34	34	$31.62	$14.68

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-12-05

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License KY 2463DT

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License PA OEG001266

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1073513412 (VA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

1073513412 (PA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Anthem Bcbs

536662 (VA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tricare/tricare For Life

1073513412 (VA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Humana

1073513412 (VA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr Medicare

P01401759 (VA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Optima

10139953 (VA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID United Healthcare

1073513412 (VA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cigna

7357993 (VA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Lance S Ferguson Md Psc

2353 Alexandria Dr, Lexington, KY 405043208

Phone: 8592242655

Moa Medical Practices Pc

3475 W Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 190734281

Phone: 6104227999

Secondary Practice Locations

3475 W Chester Pike Ste 100

Newtown Square, PA 190734281

Phone: 6104227999

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners

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Doctor of Optometry

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Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

18 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location December 05, 2025

Registered at 2353 ALEXANDRIA DR STE 260, LEXINGTON, KY 405043208 (Tel: 8592242655)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 05, 2025

Registered at 2353 ALEXANDRIA DR STE 350, LEXINGTON, KY 405043208 (Tel: 8592242655)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 05, 2025

Optometrist (License #2463DT in KY)

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Updated Practice Location August 10, 2022

Registered at 3475 W CHESTER PIKE STE 100, NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA 190734281 (Tel: 6104227999)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 10, 2022

Registered at 3475 W CHESTER PIKE STE 100, NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA 190734281 (Tel: 6104227999)

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Updated Practice Location October 10, 2020

Registered at 915 OLD FERN HILL RD BLDG B STE 200, WEST CHESTER, PA 193804269 (Tel: (610) 696-1230)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 10, 2020

Registered at 915 OLD FERN HILL RD BLDG B STE 200, WEST CHESTER, PA 193804269 (Tel: 6106961230)

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NPI Profile Active July 18, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 18, 2017

Registered at 915 OLD FERN HILL RD, BUILDING B, SUITE 200, WEST CHESTER, PA 193804269 (Tel: (610) 696-1230)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 18, 2017

Registered at 915 OLD FERN HILL ROAD, BUILDING B, SUITE 200, WEST CHESTER, PA 193804269 (Tel: (610) 696-1230)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 18, 2017

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER KUC, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 18, 2017

Optometrist (License #OEG001266 in PA)

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NPI Profile Active February 18, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 18, 2016

Registered at 241 CORPORATE BLVD, SUITE 210, NORFOLK, VA 235024975 (Tel: 7576222200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 18, 2016

Registered at 241 CORPORATE BLVD, SUITE 210, NORFOLK, VA 235024975 (Tel: 7576222200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 18, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER KUC, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 18, 2016

Optometrist (License #0618002361 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 28, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1073513412

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 28, 2005

Last Update: December 05, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2353 Alexandria Dr Ste 350

Lexington, KY 405043208

Phone: 8592242655

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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