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Active
2026 NPPES data Psychosomatic Medicine Physician NPI 1992124283
Verify on CMS → Shelly Kucherer
Psychosomatic Medicine Physician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 492 in Psychosomatic Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 201 beneficiaries · Psychosomatic Medicine Physician avg: 645
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
77.5/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Shelly Kucherer reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.5/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 6,199 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 77.5/100
- MIPS score · -6 vs avg
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Shelly Kucherer's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
78 24th percentile higher than 24% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Shelly Kucherer sits
This provider among psychosomatic medicine physician peers
Across the 62 psychosomatic medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Shelly Kucherer writes more Part D claims than 98% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 31% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one psychosomatic medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Shelly Kucherer. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Shelly Kucherer 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).
What does the federal data show about Shelly Kucherer?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Psychosomatic Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
6,199 10× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
77.5/100 5.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Psychosomatic Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Shelly Kucherer's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychosomatic Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 77.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Psychosomatic Medicine Physician) - 77.5/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Shelly Kucherer appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychosomatic Medicine Physician provider at 3811 OHARA ST, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, with a listed phone of (412) 246-5320. NPI 1992124283 was issued on 04/15/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,199 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 201 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $325K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 77.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.6, Cost 56.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Psychosomatic Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 492 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 645 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1992124283 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychosomatic Medicine Physician |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/15/2014 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
77.5068
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.6144
Quality
56.4081
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Shelly Kucherer 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 Pittsburgh Physicians
Farrell, PA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Shelly Kucherer. To verify Shelly Kucherer's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Shelly Kucherer - brand share 4.0%
Psychosomatic Medicine Physician average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 6,199 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
6,199
Total Claims
$325K
Total Drug Cost
201
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,420
- Total Day Supply
- 182,082
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $148K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $177K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 47.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.95
- Gender Split
- 38% female / 62% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 167, 65-74: 27, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Shelly Kucherer prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
585 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
572 claims
- Risperidone
Risperidone
561 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
383 claims
- Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hbr
361 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
358 claims
- Olanzapine
Olanzapine
336 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl
Fluoxetine Hcl
281 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 585 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 572 |
| Risperidone | 561 |
| Lorazepam | 383 |
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 361 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 358 |
| Olanzapine | 336 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 281 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 279 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 258 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Psychosomatic Medicine Physician Overview
How Shelly Kucherer fits within the Psychosomatic Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
492
Psychosomatic Medicine Physician Providers in US
43
States with Psychosomatic Medicine Physician
645
Avg Claims per Provider
Shelly Kucherer's 6,199 claims are above the specialty average of 645.
Nearby Psychosomatic Medicine Physician Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kucherer.
Dr. Bernard Dicasimirro
D.O.
Morrisville, PA
Dr. Benoit Dube
MD
Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Roger Erro
M.D
Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Morgan Faeder
MD, PHD
Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Gladys Fenichel
MD
Ardmore, PA
Compare Psychosomatic Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Pennsylvania medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Psychosomatic Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shelly Kucherer's specialty? ▼
Shelly Kucherer specializes in Psychosomatic Medicine Physician and practices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
How much does Shelly Kucherer prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Shelly Kucherer wrote 6,199 Medicare Part D claims totaling $325K in drug costs for 201 beneficiaries.
What is Shelly Kucherer's Medicare quality score? ▼
Shelly Kucherer has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.5/100 (Quality: 68.6, Cost: 56.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Shelly Kucherer located? ▼
Shelly Kucherer is located at 3811 OHARA ST, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213. Phone: (412) 246-5320.
What is Shelly Kucherer's NPI number? ▼
Shelly Kucherer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992124283, issued on 04/15/2014.
Does Shelly Kucherer prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Shelly Kucherer's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $148K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychosomatic Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 492 Psychosomatic Medicine Physician providers across 43 states in the US. The average Psychosomatic Medicine Physician provider writes 645 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Shelly Kucherer prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Shelly Kucherer's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Sertraline Hcl, Risperidone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Shelly Kucherer accept Medicare? ▼
Shelly Kucherer appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,199 Part D claims and 201 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Shelly Kucherer's credentials? ▼
Shelly Kucherer's NPI is 1992124283. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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