John Kuckelman, - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA

John Kuckelman, is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Washington. He went to Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences and graduated in 2014 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Franciscan Medical Group, Providence Health And Services Washington and his current practice location is 9040 Jackson Ave, Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 968-1110.

John Kuckelman is licensed to practice in Washington (license number DO.OP.61502437-IMLC) 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 1669882304.

Contact Information

John Kuckelman,
9040 Jackson Ave,
Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98431-1000
(253) 968-1110
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJohn Kuckelman
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience12 Years
Location9040 Jackson Ave, Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Washington
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:
  • John Kuckelman attended and graduated from Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669882304
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/03/2014
  • Last Update Date: 05/17/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941516066
  • Enrollment ID: I20241003001938

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John Kuckelman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669882304NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 92772 (Georgia)Secondary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) DO.OP.61502437-IMLC (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence St Peter HospitalOlympia, WAHospital
St Joseph Medical CenterTacoma, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Franciscan Medical Group05471738661259
Providence Health And Services Washington6709782600428

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. John Kuckelman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMulticare Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497766638
PECOS PAC ID: 7719899897
Enrollment ID: O20031105000760
Entity NameFranciscan Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093165334
PECOS PAC ID: 0547173866
Enrollment ID: O20031111000789
Entity NameProvidence Health & Services Washington
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174744304
PECOS PAC ID: 6709782600
Enrollment ID: O20031211000028

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. John Kuckelman 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
John Kuckelman,
9040 Jackson Ave,
Tacoma, WA 98431-0001

Ph: (253) 968-1110
John Kuckelman,
9040 Jackson Ave,
Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98431-1000

Ph: (253) 968-1110

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA


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