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Ophthalmology

Christopher J. Kucharski, MD

Works at hospitals in Rhinelander, WI · Wisconsin Rapids, WI · Wausau, WI · Wisconsin

Summary

Dr. Christopher J. Kucharski, MD is an ophthalmologist at 109 State Hwy 64, Antigo, WI 54409. Phone: (715) 362-2600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Christopher J. Kucharski had 700 Original Medicare patients and 2,396 services. NPI 1033371745. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christopher J. Kucharski, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Christopher J. Kucharski accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher J. Kucharski accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Christopher J. Kucharski see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 700 Original Medicare patients and 2,396 services for Christopher J. Kucharski. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Christopher J. Kucharski's NPI number?
1033371745. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Christopher J. Kucharski, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients700
Services billed to Medicare2,396
Different services or procedures35
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)483 services
  2. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)349 services
  3. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)305 services
  4. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)293 services
  5. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)190 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol73%
  • High blood pressure72%
  • Arthritis32%
  • Diabetes27%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Chronic kidney disease21%

Hospitals where Christopher J. Kucharski works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher J. Kucharski at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Christopher J. Kucharski is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christopher J. Kucharski as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Eye Clinic of Wisconsin, S.C.19 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Wisconsin

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wisconsin — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Eye Clinic of Wisconsin, S.C.

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLoyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1033371745
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians