Quick answers
- Does Richard G. Kuckelman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard G. Kuckelman 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 Richard G. Kuckelman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 3,623 Original Medicare patients and 6,481 services for Richard G. Kuckelman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard G. Kuckelman's NPI number?
- 1285672758. 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 Richard G. Kuckelman, 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 patients | 3,623 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,481 |
| Different services or procedures | 219 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Screening mammography (77067)879 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)877 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)537 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)239 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)211 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis53%
- Depression28%
- Anxiety25%
- Diabetes24%
Hospitals where Richard G. Kuckelman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard G. Kuckelman 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.
- Hays Medical CenterHays, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170013
- LMHLawrence, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170137
- Pawnee Valley Community HospitalLarned, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171345
- Rooks County Health CenterPlainville, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171311
- University of Kansas HospitalKansas City, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170040
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard G. Kuckelman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1112 W 6th St, Suite 110Lawrence, KS 66044
- 2220 Canterbury DrHays, KS 67601 (785) 625‑4699
- 325 Maine StLawrence, KS 66044 (785) 505‑6194
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard G. Kuckelman as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hays Medical Center Inc191 clinicians in the group
- Radiologic Professional Services. P.A.8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Lawrence
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lawrence, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hays Medical Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285672758 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians