Dr Joseph A Kuchler, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Camden, NJ

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Dr Joseph A Kuchler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Camden, New Jersey. He went to Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University and graduated in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Cooper Surgical Associates, Pa and his current practice location is 3 Cooper Plz Ste 104&403, Camden, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (856) 342-2141.

Dr Joseph A Kuchler is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 25MA03037600) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1538117189.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph A Kuchler, MD
3 Cooper Plz Ste 104&403,
Camden, NJ 08103-1438
(856) 342-2141
(856) 968-7082

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph A Kuchler
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience50 Years
Location3 Cooper Plz Ste 104&403, Camden, New Jersey
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Joseph A Kuchler attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538117189
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/21/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587558523
  • Enrollment ID: I20071129000409

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph A Kuchler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538117189NPI-NPPES
1469401MedicaidNJ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 25MA03037600 (New Jersey)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 25MA03037600 (New Jersey)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Holy Redeemer Home CareRunnemede, NJHome health agency
Cooper University HospitalCamden, NJHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cooper Surgical Associates, Pa3274430764217

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Joseph A Kuchler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVirtua Surgical Group, P.a
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184811945
PECOS PAC ID: 7315850138
Enrollment ID: O20031107000528
Entity NameCooper Surgical Associates, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427177195
PECOS PAC ID: 3274430764
Enrollment ID: O20031213000037
Entity NameAtlanticare Physician Group Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093829608
PECOS PAC ID: 8527953660
Enrollment ID: O20040218000405
Entity NameVirtua Medical Group, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649226515
PECOS PAC ID: 9830222397
Enrollment ID: O20100804000338

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Joseph A Kuchler is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Joseph A Kuchler, MD
1 Federal St # 200,
Camden, NJ 08103-1088

Ph: (856) 356-4924		Dr Joseph A Kuchler, MD
3 Cooper Plz Ste 104&403,
Camden, NJ 08103-1438

Ph: (856) 342-2141

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