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Dr. Taras Kucher, MD

Dr. Taras Kucher, MD

Stratford, CT

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients
Online booking

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kucher, Vascular Surgeon in Stratford, CT?

    Dr. Taras Kucher, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Stratford, CT with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Kucher completed his residency at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital. Dr. Kucher is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kucher’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kucher’s office at (203) 375-2861.

    Where did Dr. Kucher go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital | Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    • Medical School: First Leningrad Medical Institue

    Is Dr. Kucher board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Taras Kucher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Kucher speak?

    Dr. Kucher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. Kucher treat?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Kucher 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. Kucher. 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:

    • Varicose Veins
    • Painful Varicose Veins
    • Spider Veins
    • Venous Insufficiency
    • Chronic Venous Disease
    • Symptomatic Varicose Veins
    • Aching Leg Veins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
    • I83812: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with pain
    • I83811: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with pain
    • I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Left Leg Pain
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Pain in left lower limb
    • Left leg discomfort
    • Aching left leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79605: Pain in left leg

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    What procedures does Dr. Kucher perform?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Kucher performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Kucher. 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:

    • Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
    • Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
    • RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
    • Vein Closure Procedure
    • Varicose Vein Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated

    Also known as:

    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
    • IVUS (Non-Coronary)
    • Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Artery Ultrasound
    • IVUS for Blood Vessels
    • Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Blood Vessel Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Kucher accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kucher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 375-2861 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kucher accept in Stratford, CT?

    Dr. Kucher in Stratford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Assurant

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kucher's office located?

    Dr. Taras Kucher's Primary Practice

    495 Hawley Ln Ste 2A

    Stratford, CT 06614

    (203) 375-2861

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    Dr. Taras Kucher's Practice 2

    85 Old Kings Hwy N

    Darien, CT 06820

    (203) 210-6333

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Taras Kucher?

    Dr. Kucher has appointments available at his Stratford, CT office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    What is Dr. Kucher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kucher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942210851.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kucher?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kucher

    What is Dr. Taras Kucher's specialty?

    Dr. Kucher is a Vascular Surgeon near Stratford, CT. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Kucher to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Taras Kucher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kucher is affiliated with Griffin Hospital, Stamford Hospital, Danbury Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Taras Kucher accepting new patients in Stratford, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Taras Kucher is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Taras Kucher offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kucher, or call (203) 375-2861 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Taras Kucher?

    Please contact Dr. Kucher's office at (203) 375-2861 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Taras Kucher have?

    Dr. Taras Kucher is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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