2026 NPPES data Ophthalmic Assistant NPI 1659443679 NA
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KIM KUECHENMEISTER, NA

Ophthalmic Assistant in MADISION, Minnesota. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: KIM KUECHENMEISTER, NA is a Ophthalmic Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in MADISION, Minnesota .

What stands out: KIM KUECHENMEISTER, NA specializes in Ophthalmic Assistant and practices in MADISION, Minnesota, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KIM KUECHENMEISTER, NA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/14/2006

NPI 1659443679

Primary specialty

Ophthalmic Assistant

Rare

149 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Ophthalmic Assistant compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Ophthalmic Assistant share within Minnesota

1. Ophthalmic Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmic Assistant share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmic Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmic Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmic Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmic Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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KIM KUECHENMEISTER, NA is a Ophthalmic Assistant provider practicing in MADISION, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NA. NPI: 1659443679. 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.

KIM KUECHENMEISTER, NA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmic Assistant provider holding NA credentials at 323 SIXTH AVENUE, MADISION, MN, 56256, with a listed phone of (320) 598-7566. NPI 1659443679 was issued on 11/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KUECHENMEISTER 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Ophthalmic Assistant providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Ophthalmic Assistant is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 149 enrolled providers across 29 states and an average of 354 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

323 SIXTH AVENUE
MADISION, MN 56256

Provider Details

NPI 1659443679
Specialty Ophthalmic Assistant
Credentials NA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/14/2006

Ophthalmic Assistant Overview

How KIM KUECHENMEISTER, NA fits within the Ophthalmic Assistant landscape nationally.

149
Ophthalmic Assistant Providers in US
29
States with Ophthalmic Assistant
354
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Ophthalmic Assistant Providers in Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIM KUECHENMEISTER, NA's specialty?
KIM KUECHENMEISTER, NA specializes in Ophthalmic Assistant and practices in MADISION, Minnesota. Credentials: NA.
Where is KIM KUECHENMEISTER, NA located?
KIM KUECHENMEISTER, NA is located at 323 SIXTH AVENUE, MADISION, MN, 56256. Phone: (320) 598-7566.
What is KIM KUECHENMEISTER, NA's NPI number?
KIM KUECHENMEISTER, NA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659443679, issued on 11/14/2006.
How many Ophthalmic Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149 Ophthalmic Assistant providers across 29 states in the US. The average Ophthalmic Assistant provider writes 354 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does KIM KUECHENMEISTER, NA accept Medicare?
KIM KUECHENMEISTER, NA appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KIM KUECHENMEISTER, NA's credentials?
KIM KUECHENMEISTER, NA's NPI is 1659443679 with credentials NA. 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.
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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