Christopher Kurz, M.D.
NPI 1629041058 · Specialist · Virginia Beach, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Kurz, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Virginia Beach, VA (NPI 1629041058).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629041058
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101250646 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,740 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 510 | $122 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 440 | $41 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 407 | $483 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 240 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 232 | $124 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 223 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 200 | 167 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 139 | 104 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 120 | 98 |
| Tobramycin | 111 | 97 |
| Latanoprost | 72 | 28 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 34 | 14 |
| Timolol Maleate | 32 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$444 across 17 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-08
- Last updated
- 2020-11-03
- Certified
- 2020-11-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Kurz's NPI number?
- Christopher Kurz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629041058, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Kurz's specialty?
- Christopher Kurz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Christopher Kurz located?
- Christopher Kurz's practice location on file with NPPES is 465 N Great Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454-4064.
- What is Christopher Kurz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Kurz is (757) 481-2907.
- Does Christopher Kurz accept Medicare?
- Christopher Kurz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Kurz's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Kurz's NPI (1629041058) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.