Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rachel Kuchtey, MD, PHD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Nashville, TN

  • NPI 1235213349
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 372320001
(615) 322-3000
Additional location
2311 Pierce Avenue
Nashville, TN 372320001
(615) 936-2020
fax (615) 936-1540
Mailing address
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200
Nashville, TN 372152691

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 5, 2026
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #MD39644

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235213349. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,122
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$92,009
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 488 364 $91
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 202 185 $25
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 194 190 $20
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 47 42 $29
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 40 26 $467
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 31 31 $124
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 25 25 $19
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 22 22 $7
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 22 22 $136
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow 21 19 $196

In context: peer comparison

Among 33 peers in this city , average services per provider: 131. This provider delivers 8.6× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,200
Patients
740
Total drug cost
$237,547
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 609 186 $12,469
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 335 103 $9,932
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 332 93 $17,296
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 154 43 $5,263
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 122 31 $66,579
Timolol Maleate Generic 91 31 $1,505
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 86 69 $2,436
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 85 61 $2,993
Rhopressa (Netarsudil Mesylate) Brand 79 23 $33,870
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 71 50 $2,425

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Rachel Kuchtey's medical specialty?
Dr. Rachel Kuchtey practices Ophthalmology Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Rachel Kuchtey practice?
Dr. Rachel Kuchtey practices at 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 372320001. Office phone: 6153223000.
What is Dr. Rachel Kuchtey's NPI?
Dr. Rachel Kuchtey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235213349, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rachel Kuchtey accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rachel Kuchtey accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rachel Kuchtey commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.