Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Dr. Rachel Kuchtey, MD, PHD

Individual provider Ophthalmology Physician · NPI 1235213349

Dr. Rachel Kuchtey, MD, PHD is an Ophthalmology in Nashville, Tennessee. Qualified in 1991, 35 years ago. Practices with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a 3,466-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Tennessee.

Years since qualifying
35
Licensed in
TN
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.
PHD — Doctor of Philosophy
A research doctorate. In healthcare it usually sits alongside a clinical licence.

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Practice location Address checks out

3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232-0001
Phone: (615) 322-3000
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 2311 Pierce Avenue, Nashville, TN 37232-0001 — (615) 936-2020

Specialties & licences

Ophthalmology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence MD39644 (TN)

Record details

NPI number1235213349
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials MD , PHD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedOctober 25, 2006
Last updated in NPPESFebruary 5, 2026
Certification dateFebruary 5, 2026

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 1991 (35 years in practice)
Group practice Vanderbilt University Medical Center — 3466 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations4 on file with Medicare

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