Chitaru Kurihara, M.D
NPI 1689115909 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chitaru Kurihara, M.D is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1689115909).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689115909
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036149467 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 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
548 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Irrigation and Suction of Lung Airways to Obtain Cells Using an Endoscope31624 | 113 | $138 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 66 | $126 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 65 | $140 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 45 | $13 |
| Other Procedure on Lymphatic System38999 | 32 | $246 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$77 across 3 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)
- 800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100Lake Forest, IL 60045-1671Phone: (847) 535-8174Fax: (224) 271-4600
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-20
- Last updated
- 2021-01-04
- Certified
- 2021-01-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chitaru Kurihara's NPI number?
- Chitaru Kurihara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689115909, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chitaru Kurihara's specialty?
- Chitaru Kurihara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chitaru Kurihara located?
- Chitaru Kurihara's practice location on file with NPPES is 675 N Saint Clair St Fl 17, Chicago, IL 60611-5975.
- What is Chitaru Kurihara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chitaru Kurihara is (312) 695-3800.
- Does Chitaru Kurihara accept Medicare?
- Chitaru Kurihara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chitaru Kurihara's NPI active?
- Yes — Chitaru Kurihara's NPI (1689115909) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.