Richard Curtis, MD
NPI 1811987902 · Gastroenterology Physician · Newton, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Curtis, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Newton, MA (NPI 1811987902).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811987902
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 57485 (MA)
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
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
928 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 224 | $139 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 115 | $181 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 72 | $160 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 71 | $262 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening; Colonoscopy on Individual at High RiskG0105 | 55 | $190 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 91 | 32 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 81 | 27 |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 48 | 16 |
| Budesonidebrand: Budesonide Ec | 41 | 14 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 40 | 13 |
| Simvastatin | 38 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 34 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,154 across 54 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
- 2005-10-28
- Last updated
- 2007-10-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Curtis's NPI number?
- Richard Curtis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811987902, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Curtis's specialty?
- Richard Curtis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Curtis located?
- Richard Curtis's practice location on file with NPPES is 2000 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02462.
- What is Richard Curtis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Curtis is (617) 969-1227.
- Does Richard Curtis accept Medicare?
- Richard Curtis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Curtis's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Curtis's NPI (1811987902) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-10-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.