William Kurtz, MD
NPI 1982657276 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Brentwood, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Kurtz, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Brentwood, TN (NPI 1982657276).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982657276
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 37985 (TN)
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,936 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 468 | $83 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 211 | $42 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 186 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 174 | $118 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 171 | $36 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 139 | $42 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 226 | 82 |
| Gabapentin | 109 | 63 |
| Celecoxib | 67 | 26 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 53 | 33 |
| Methylprednisolone | 50 | 46 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 45 | 36 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$92,539 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1035 S Hartmann DrLebanon, TN 37090-4064Phone: (615) 321-0200
- 8 City Blvd Ste 300Nashville, TN 37209-2560Phone: (615) 329-6600Fax: (615) 329-4858
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-18
- Last updated
- 2026-02-17
- Certified
- 2026-02-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Kurtz's NPI number?
- William Kurtz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982657276, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Kurtz's specialty?
- William Kurtz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Kurtz located?
- William Kurtz's practice location on file with NPPES is 134 Franklin Rd, Brentwood, TN 37027-4685.
- What is William Kurtz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Kurtz is (615) 236-5000.
- Does William Kurtz accept Medicare?
- William Kurtz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Kurtz's NPI active?
- Yes — William Kurtz's NPI (1982657276) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.