Quick answers
- Does Sam N. Kuchinka accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sam N. Kuchinka 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 Sam N. Kuchinka see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 183 Original Medicare patients and 1,148 services for Sam N. Kuchinka. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sam N. Kuchinka's NPI number?
- 1639412000. 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 Sam N. Kuchinka, 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 | 183 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,148 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)99 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)80 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)59 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)58 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)51 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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol69%
- Arthritis41%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Diabetes21%
Hospitals where Sam N. Kuchinka works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sam N. Kuchinka 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.
- Aspirus Ironwood HospitalIronwood, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231333
- St Lukes HospitalDuluth, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240047
- Tamarack Health Ashland Medical CenterAshland, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521359
- Tamarack Health Hayward Medical CenterHayward, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521336
Practice locations
Addresses where Sam N. Kuchinka is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1615 Maple LnAshland, WI 54806 (715) 682‑5500
- 4413 Air Base RdHermantown, MN 55811 (218) 720‑3553
- E6112 E Bluffview RdIronwood, MI 49938
- E6112 E Bluffview Rd, Suite 102Ironwood, MI 49938 (906) 932‑1436
- N10561 Grandview LnIronwood, MI 49938
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sam N. Kuchinka as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Aspirus Ironwood Hospital and Clinics Inc165 clinicians in the group
- Memorial Medical Center Inc79 clinicians in the group
- Relf Eyecare Specialists PA5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Ashland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ashland, WI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Aspirus Ironwood Hospital and Clinics Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Minnesota Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639412000 |
| 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