David Kurlander, MD
NPI 1497173900 · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Kurlander, MD is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1497173900).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497173900
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S4173 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
112 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Creation of Muscle Graft to Leg15738 | 32 | $974 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 31 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 18 | $68 |
| Preparation of Skin Graft Site of Trunk, Arms, Or Legs, 100.0 Sq Cm Or 1% Body Area for Infants and Children, Or Less15002 | 16 | $238 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 15 | $37 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $37–$974 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,176 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1515 Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77030-4000Phone: (713) 792-6161
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-01
- Last updated
- 2023-05-04
- Certified
- 2023-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Kurlander's NPI number?
- David Kurlander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497173900, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Kurlander's specialty?
- David Kurlander is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Kurlander located?
- David Kurlander's practice location on file with NPPES is 1725 W Harrison St Ste 425, Chicago, IL 60612-3893.
- What is David Kurlander's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Kurlander is (312) 563-2875.
- Does David Kurlander accept Medicare?
- David Kurlander is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Kurlander's NPI active?
- Yes — David Kurlander's NPI (1497173900) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.