Quick answers
- Does Ian J. Kucera accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ian J. Kucera 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 Ian J. Kucera see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 446 Original Medicare patients and 1,221 services for Ian J. Kucera. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ian J. Kucera's NPI number?
- 1386637635. 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 Ian J. Kucera, 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 | 446 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,221 |
| Different services or procedures | 64 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)320 services
- Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance (62323)176 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)172 services
- Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level (64483)122 services
- Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance (62321)58 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Depression37%
- Diabetes31%
- Anxiety31%
Hospitals where Ian J. Kucera works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ian J. Kucera 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.
- Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills, LLCJunction City, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170074
- Stormont Vail HospitalTopeka, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170086
- University of Kansas Health System - St Francis CampusTopeka, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170016
Practice locations
Addresses where Ian J. Kucera is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1500 SW 10h AveTopeka, KS 66604 (785) 354‑6000
- 2902 SW Asbury DrTopeka, KS 66614 (785) 354‑9591
- 4505 NW Fielding RdTopeka, KS 66618 (785) 354‑9591
- 823 SW Mulvane St, Suite 210Topeka, KS 66606 (785) 235‑3451
- 901 SW Garfield AveTopeka, KS 66606 (785) 354‑9591
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ian J. Kucera as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cotton-O'neil Clinic Revocable Trust666 clinicians in the group
- Anesthesia Associates of Topeka PA55 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
- Interventional Pain Managementalso
Other anesthesiologists in Topeka
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Topeka, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cotton-O'neil Clinic Revocable Trust
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386637635 |
| 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