Richard F Kucera, MD
Also practices: SLEEP MEDICINE
With over 44 years in specialist, Richard F Kucera, MD is a long-established specialist in Greensburg. He graduated from Hahnemann University College of Medicine in 1982 and has 44+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
Older · 6877dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
562 Shearer St Medical Arts Bldg., Ste 203, Greensburg, PA 15601-2746
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better41.7%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-41.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
414
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
604
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,979
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.18M
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$180 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Richard F Kucera's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1982
Hahnemann University College of Medicine
44 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
Hahnemann University College of Medicine (Class of 1982)
Virtual Specialist Care With Richard F Kucera
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard F Kucera for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Greensburg required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Richard F Kucera
NPI records show Dr. Kucera as active with telehealth listed in Greensburg, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (724) 837-1894.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard F Kucera
Practice Location
562 Shearer St Medical Arts Bldg., Ste 203, Greensburg, PA 15601-2746
Mailing Address
562 Shearer St Medical Arts Bldg., Ste 203, Greensburg, PA 15601-2746
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