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Sam N. Kuchinka, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in Ashland, WI · enumerated 2013.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1639412000

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Sam N. Kuchinka
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address Memorial Medical Center, 1615 Maple Lane, Ashland, WI, 54806
Phone (715) 685-5500
Fax (715) 682-4022
Enumeration date Apr 3, 2013
Last updated in NPPES Sep 28, 2023

Taxonomy & licenses

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 66857-20 (WI) Secondary
390200000X Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Student, Health Care Secondary
207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 66857 (WI) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

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What is the NPI number for Sam Kuchinka?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Sam Kuchinka is 1639412000, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Sam Kuchinka practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Ashland, WI. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2023-09-28.