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Dr. Richard Kucera, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
3.9 (14)
Map Pin Small Greensburg, PA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Richard Kucera, MD

Dr. Richard Kucera, MD is a Pulmonologist in Greensburg, PA. They specialize in Pulmonary Disease, has 42 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine and is affiliated with Upmc East, Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Excela Health Frick Hospital and Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Kucera an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Kucera works at Pulmonary & Critical Care Assoc in Greensburg, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Partial Lung Collapse and Asthma along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kucera's Office Locations

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    Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates
    562 Shearer St Ste 203, Greensburg, PA 15601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (724) 837-1894

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  • Upmc East
  • Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital
  • Excela Health Frick Hospital
  • Excela Health Latrobe Hospital

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Sarcoidosis
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Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Swine Flu
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Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Infection
Wegener's Granulomatosis
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Bronchoscopy
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
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    About Dr. Richard Kucera, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pulmonary Disease

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    Years of Experience
    • 42 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1861498818
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Drexel University College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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    Dr. Richard Kucera, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kucera is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Kucera has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Kucera works at Pulmonary & Critical Care Assoc in Greensburg, PA. View the full address on Dr. Kucera’s profile.

    Dr. Kucera has seen patients for Partial Lung Collapse and Asthma, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kucera on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Kucera. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kucera.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Kucera, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Kucera appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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