# John Kuckelman, DO

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/john-kuckelman-do-1669882304
NPI: 1669882304
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

John Kuckelman, DO is a thoracic surgery based in Tacoma, WA practicing at Franciscan Medical Group with NPI 1669882304.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Thoracic Surgery
- Secondary specialties: GENERAL SURGERY
- Credential: DO
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: DES MOINES UNIVERSITY OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
- Graduation year: 2014
- NPI: 1669882304 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1669882304))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Franciscan Medical Group
- Address: 1802 Yakima Ave, Suite 102, Tacoma, WA, 984055303
- Phone: (253) 272-7777
- Group practice size: 1414 members

## Insurance accepted (9 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 9 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 5 plans
- [Premera BC](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/premera-bc) — 5 plans
- [HealthSCOPE Benefits Inc](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/healthscope-benefits-inc) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [Regence BlueShield](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/regence-blueshield) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers John Kuckelman, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1669882304).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 6 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $3,348.

Largest disclosed payer: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. ($3,000 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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