24 Years of Experience
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 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 a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Kucher typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
- I83811: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with pain
- I83812: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with pain
- I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications
What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Kucher typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
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Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
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Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Connecticut
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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
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.
What does a Vascular Surgeon do?
A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels.
Is this Dr. Taras Kucher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kucher is affiliated with Griffin Hospital, Stamford Health, Norwalk Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, Danbury 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
When to see a Vascular Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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