Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Chitaru Kurihara work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Chitaru Kurihara at 1 hospital: Northwestern Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Chitaru Kurihara see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 6 practice locations, including Chicago, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Chitaru Kurihara's specialty?
- Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Cardiac Surgery.
- Does Chitaru Kurihara accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chitaru Kurihara accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Chitaru Kurihara offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Chitaru Kurihara offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is Chitaru Kurihara's NPI number?
- 1689115909. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Chitaru Kurihara works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chitaru Kurihara at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Northwestern Memorial HospitalChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140281
Practice locations
Addresses where Chitaru Kurihara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chitaru Kurihara as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation4,503 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
- Cardiac Surgeryalso
Other thoracic surgeons in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689115909 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians