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Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry (2003)

3475 W Chester Pike Suite 100
Newtown Square, PA 19073

(610) 422-7999

Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO is an optometrist in Lexington, KY specializing in optometry (primary eye care). He graduated from Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO is affiliated with MOA MEDICAL PRACTICES PC and Commonwealth Eye Clinic.

Office Locations

2353 Alexandria Drive Suite 260
Lexington, KY 40504

(859) 224-2655

(859) 223-7147

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3475 W Chester Pike Suite 100
Newtown Square, PA 19073

(610) 422-7999

(610) 422-7988

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In The News

“Christopher J. Kuc, OD, was a staff optometrist with Chester County Eye Care Associates since receiving his degree in 2003.”—"People Changes for Sept. 22, 2014", The Virginian-Pilot, September 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

By Affordability:

corneal pachymetry

eye tests

ophthalmic ultrasound

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Kentucky, Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO performed more ultrasound corneal pachymetry procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), eye tests, ophthalmic ultrasound, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and ultrasound corneal pachymetry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO treated as an optometrist in Lexington, KY during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	52
eye procedures	298

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO treated as an optometrist in Lexington, KY during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	115
eye procedures	514

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	410
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	69
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO in 2013

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO treated as an optometrist in Lexington, KY during 2014 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	333
eye procedures	549
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	424
Black	128
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	71
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO treated as an optometrist in Lexington, KY during 2015 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1389
eye procedures	1006
lab tests	82
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	176
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO.

**Gender**
Male	724
Female	1212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1072
Black	826
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	928
From 75 to 84	576
85 and over	218
Less than 65	214

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	45
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO treated as an optometrist in Lexington, KY during 2016 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1781
eye procedures	1015
lab tests	262
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	277
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO.

**Gender**
Male	465
Female	674

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	660
Black	445
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	561
From 75 to 84	332
85 and over	111
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	48
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO treated as an optometrist in Lexington, KY during 2017 were eye procedures, lab tests, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	912
eye procedures	912
lab tests	244
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	131
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO.

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	518

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	535
Black	289
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	415
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	89
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	44
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO treated as an optometrist in Lexington, KY during 2018 were eye procedures, lab tests, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	332
eye procedures	984
lab tests	134
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	327

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	497
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	307
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	63
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO treated as an optometrist in Lexington, KY during 2019 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	425
eye procedures	1292
lab tests	150
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	431

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	659
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	398
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	72
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO treated as an optometrist in Lexington, KY during 2020 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	522
eye procedures	1865
foreign body removal	14
lab tests	122
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO.

**Gender**
Male	391
Female	573

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	861
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	501
From 75 to 84	323
85 and over	102
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO treated as an optometrist in Lexington, KY during 2021 were eye procedures, lab tests, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	605
eye procedures	2561
foreign body removal	15
lab tests	137
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	57
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO.

**Gender**
Male	466
Female	683

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1027
Black	47
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	573
From 75 to 84	411
85 and over	122
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO treated as an optometrist in Lexington, KY during 2022 were eye procedures, lab tests, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	267
eye procedures	344
lab tests	127
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO in 2022

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO treated as an optometrist in Lexington, KY were eye procedures, lab tests, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	612
eye procedures	1030
foreign body removal	14
lab tests	157
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	95
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO.

**Gender**
Male	313
Female	470

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	167
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	578
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	15

**Age**
75 to 84	246
85 and over	83
Less than 65	60
65 to 74	390

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	9
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO graduated from Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2003. He has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry (2003)

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MOA MEDICAL PRACTICES PC

Commonwealth Eye Clinic

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$1,732 RESTASIS $921	COMBIGAN $264	LUMIGAN $148	OZURDEX $125	$274
Alcon Vision LLC	$1,456 AIR OPTIX $644	DAILIES $459	CLAREON $215	PANOPTIX $49	EYSUVIS $42	Other $46
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$1,396 CEQUA $820	BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% $272	Bromsite $244	XELPROS $44	CEQUA (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.09% $16
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$1,209 ULTRA $514	VYZULTA $391	LOTEMAX SM $100	BIOTRUE ONE DAY $80	BTOD $75	Other $50
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$957 AcrySof $236	DAILIES $200	Simbrinza $144	Pazeo $107	Durezol $104	Other $166
Other	$5,688 XIIDRA $1,205	TYRVAYA $493	Acuvue $345	VUITY $295	ULTRA $257	Other $3,093

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$11,348
Travel and Lodging	$843
Consulting Fee	$230
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$17

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO in 2016

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christopher J. Kuc, OD, FAAO From 2012 - 2022

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