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37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kucera, Specialist in Latrobe, PA?
Dr. Richard Kucera, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Latrobe, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kucera graduated from MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) and completed his residency at Fitzsimons Army Med Ctr, Pulmonary Diseases; Fitzsimons Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kucera is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kucera’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kucera’s office.
Where did Dr. Kucera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Fitzsimons Army Med Ctr, Pulmonary Diseases; Fitzsimons Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | LECOMT/United Memorial Medical Center Program
Medical School: MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV)
Is Dr. Kucera board certified in Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Kucera, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kucera speak?
Dr. Kucera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kucera treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Kucera diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Kucera. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Lung Scarring
- Fibrotic Lung Disease
- Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J439: Emphysema, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Does Dr. Kucera accept my insurance?
Dr. Kucera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kucera accept in Latrobe, PA?
Dr. Kucera in Latrobe, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Geisinger Health Plan
Highmark Inc.
Magellan Health Services
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Kucera's office located?
Dr. Richard Kucera's Practice 2
562 Shearer St Ste 203
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 837-1894
What is Dr. Kucera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kucera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861498818.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kucera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kucera
What is Dr. Richard Kucera's specialty?
Dr. Kucera is a Specialist near Latrobe, PA. Contact Dr. Kucera to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Kucera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kucera is affiliated with Independence Health Westmoreland Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Richard Kucera accepting new patients in Latrobe, PA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Kucera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Kucera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kucera's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Kucera?
Please contact Dr. Kucera's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Kucera have?
Dr. Richard Kucera is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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