2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1821094822 MD
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GEORGE KUCHEL, MD

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in FARMINGTON, Connecticut. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
11
Medicare Part D claims · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
MIPS score
79.3496/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: GEORGE KUCHEL, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FARMINGTON, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 11 claims . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.3496/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: GEORGE KUCHEL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.3496 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 11 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

GEORGE KUCHEL, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

GEORGE KUCHEL, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/23/2005

NPI 1821094822

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11 100% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

MIPS final score

79.3496/100 3.750399999999999% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Connecticut

1. Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GEORGE KUCHEL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.3496/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 79.3496/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%79.3%
MIPS final score (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 79.3496/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

GEORGE KUCHEL, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in FARMINGTON, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1821094822. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

GEORGE KUCHEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 263 FARMINGTON AVE, FARMINGTON, CT, 06030, with a listed phone of (860) 679-8400. NPI 1821094822 was issued on 06/23/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KUCHEL most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 11 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $94 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 79.3496/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 69.2231, Cost 48.0871), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

263 FARMINGTON AVE
FARMINGTON, CT 06030

Provider Details

NPI 1821094822
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/23/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

79.3496
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
69.2231
Quality
48.0871
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GEORGE KUCHEL, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT HEALTH CENTER
FARMINGTON, CT

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

11
Total Claims
$94
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
29
Total Day Supply
870
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$94

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.03

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How GEORGE KUCHEL, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider

GEORGE KUCHEL, MD's 11 claims are below the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Connecticut

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KUCHEL.

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GEORGE KUCHEL, MD's specialty?
GEORGE KUCHEL, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in FARMINGTON, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does GEORGE KUCHEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GEORGE KUCHEL, MD wrote 11 Medicare Part D claims totaling $94 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is GEORGE KUCHEL, MD's Medicare quality score?
GEORGE KUCHEL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.3496/100 (Quality: 69.2231, Cost: 48.0871). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GEORGE KUCHEL, MD located?
GEORGE KUCHEL, MD is located at 263 FARMINGTON AVE, FARMINGTON, CT, 06030. Phone: (860) 679-8400.
What is GEORGE KUCHEL, MD's NPI number?
GEORGE KUCHEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821094822, issued on 06/23/2005.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does GEORGE KUCHEL, MD accept Medicare?
GEORGE KUCHEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 11 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GEORGE KUCHEL, MD's credentials?
GEORGE KUCHEL, MD's NPI is 1821094822 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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