Walter Dean Kucaba, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Duncan, SC

Walter Dean Kucaba, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Duncan, South Carolina. He went to Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Spartanburg Medical Center and his current practice location is 1575 E Main St, Duncan, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (864) 560-3500.

Walter Dean Kucaba is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 0608) 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 1881787802.

Contact Information

Walter Dean Kucaba, DO
1575 E Main St,
Duncan, SC 29334-9218
(864) 560-3500
(864) 560-3522

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Physician's Profile

Full NameWalter Dean Kucaba
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience31 Years
Location1575 E Main St, Duncan, South Carolina
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:
  • Walter Dean Kucaba attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1881787802
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/03/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810092988
  • Enrollment ID: I20070418000219

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Walter Dean Kucaba such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1881787802NPI-NPPES
216950OtherSCMEDCOST
7132885OtherSCAETNA
006086MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 0608 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Amedisys Home Health Of ClintonClinton, SCHome health agency
Spartanburg Medical CenterSpartanburg, SCHospital
Pelham Medical CenterGreer, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Spartanburg Medical Center3072425297843

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. Walter Dean Kucaba allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSpartanburg Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043309917
PECOS PAC ID: 3072425297
Enrollment ID: O20031105000129

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. Walter Dean Kucaba 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
Walter Dean Kucaba, DO
Po Box 743070,
Atlanta, GA 30374-3070

Ph: (864) 560-4304
Walter Dean Kucaba, DO
1575 E Main St,
Duncan, SC 29334-9218

Ph: (864) 560-3500

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