Dr. Michael Kucher, OD - Optometrist in Weirton, WV

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Kucher, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Weirton, WV. With approximately 47 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1979, Dr. Kucher delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 241 THREE SPRINGS DR STE 14.

Dr. Kucher accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

241 Three Springs Dr Ste 14

Weirton, WV 260623866

Telephone 3047482055

Fax 3047482054

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Michael P Kucher Facility NPI 1255478749

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1979

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Weirton, WV

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

47 Yrs +5.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 41.8 Yrs

State Avg: 26.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Weirton, WV (286 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

1.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kucher (47 Years) 47 Yrs

Weirton Specialty Average (41.8 Years) 41.8 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	155	154	$100.00	$98.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	117	82	$80.17	$79.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$105.00	$103.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	171	161	$99.88	$98.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	113	92	$80.18	$78.99
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$104.79	$103.35
92134 Imaging of retina	18	18	$65.00	$36.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	194	189	$99.79	$98.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	84	63	$80.00	$79.24
92134 Imaging of retina	50	48	$65.00	$37.27
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$105.00	$104.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	223	212	$100.02	$100.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	95	70	$80.00	$80.00
92134 Imaging of retina	45	44	$65.00	$37.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$105.00	$105.00
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	12	12	$45.00	$43.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	171	167	$100.00	$99.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	82	66	$79.82	$71.11
92134 Imaging of retina	37	35	$65.00	$37.85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$105.00	$102.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	194	186	$100.00	$98.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	75	64	$80.00	$69.77
92134 Imaging of retina	26	26	$65.00	$37.91
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$105.00	$102.42
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	12	$70.00	$41.70
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	13	11	$60.00	$20.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	183	172	$99.45	$95.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	82	70	$80.24	$64.91
92134 Imaging of retina	26	26	$65.00	$36.06
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$104.79	$97.05
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	13	11	$60.00	$18.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	209	195	$90.00	$87.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	68	58	$80.00	$63.97
92134 Imaging of retina	31	28	$50.48	$34.39
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	17	14	$60.00	$17.07
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	14	13	$45.00	$40.97

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WV 703OD

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 OEG001175

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

015061800 (WV)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Laurie Raab , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1174637128

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Leon Pendracky , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1740395342

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active November 14, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 14, 2016

Registered at 241 THREE SPRINGS DR STE 14, WEIRTON, WV 260623866 (Tel: 3047482055)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 14, 2016

Registered at 126 OLD QUARRY RD, CLINTON, PA 150261546 (Tel: 3047482055)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 14, 2016

Recorded as MICHAEL KUCHER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 14, 2016

Optometrist (License #703OD in WV)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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Dr. Michael P Kucher , OD

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