Richard Wurtz, MD
NPI 1821000233 · Family Medicine Physician · Lincoln, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Wurtz, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lincoln, NE (NPI 1821000233).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821000233
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21716 (NE)
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
3,004 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 | 364 | $118 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 346 | $6 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 260 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 244 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 232 | $83 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 173 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 83 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 273 | 69 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 243 | 49 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 226 | 61 |
| Losartan Potassium | 164 | 45 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 116 | 26 |
| Lisinopril | 113 | 28 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$347 across 19 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
- 2006-08-13
- Last updated
- 2008-07-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Wurtz's NPI number?
- Richard Wurtz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821000233, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Wurtz's specialty?
- Richard Wurtz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Wurtz located?
- Richard Wurtz's practice location on file with NPPES is 7121 Stephanie Ln, Lincoln, NE 68516-5359.
- What is Richard Wurtz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Wurtz is (402) 484-8383.
- Does Richard Wurtz accept Medicare?
- Richard Wurtz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Wurtz's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Wurtz's NPI (1821000233) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-07-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.