Dr. Sam Kuchinka, MD
Memorial Medical Center, 1615 Maple Lane, Ashland, WI 54806 • +1-590-555-4597
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1993)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Ashland Percentiles
NPI #1639412000 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Anchored in Ashland, WI 54806, Dr. Sam Kuchinka, MD (NPI 1639412000) logged 1,148 annual procedures (focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Ashland percentile), 18.92th WI percentile, -0.32σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 26 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Kuchinka's longitudinal care intensity (6.3 billed units per patient across 183 individuals) centers on 92014 (425 annual units) and 92134 ($76–$105 cash range).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Kuchinka (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 18-minute average reception wait, and a 4.82/5 modern protocol openness score across 16 patient logs.
From Memorial Medical Center, 1615 Maple Lane in Ashland (+1-590-555-4597), Dr. Kuchinka, MD (33-year clinical track record) delivers 26 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Ashland, WI Ophthalmology peers
1,148 annual services across 183 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from WI Ophthalmology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92014 | Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam | 425 | 12th | $139 – $190 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 298 | 12th | $76 – $105 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 195 | 12th | $92 – $126 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 138 | 12th | $167 – $229 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 92 | 12th | $611 – $837 |
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Dr. Sam Kuchinka, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kuchinka National Provider Identifier | NPI #1639412000 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (54806) |
| Dr. Kuchinka Ashland CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (1,148 CMS svcs; Z -0.320σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (WI Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Ashland, WI) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 18 min lobby wait | 16 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.59/5 Listening • 4.82/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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