Richard Kuritzkes, MD
NPI 1740385418 · Gastroenterology Physician · Burbank, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Kuritzkes, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Burbank, CA (NPI 1740385418).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740385418
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G56970 (CA)
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
19 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
2,377 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 653 | $52 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 381 | $67 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 218 | $121 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 161 | $257 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 150 | $85 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 288 | 91 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 226 | 224 |
| Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Acbrand: Clenpiq | 180 | 176 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 167 | 45 |
| Mesalamine | 75 | 19 |
| Lansoprazole | 46 | 12 |
| Hydrocortisone | 43 | 39 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,189 across 58 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
- 2006-09-14
- Last updated
- 2013-03-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Kuritzkes's NPI number?
- Richard Kuritzkes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740385418, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Kuritzkes's specialty?
- Richard Kuritzkes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Kuritzkes located?
- Richard Kuritzkes's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91505-4569.
- What is Richard Kuritzkes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Kuritzkes is (818) 845-3773.
- Does Richard Kuritzkes accept Medicare?
- Richard Kuritzkes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Kuritzkes's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Kuritzkes's NPI (1740385418) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-03-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.