Quick answers
- Does Richard A. Kuritzkes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard A. Kuritzkes accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Richard A. Kuritzkes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 781 Original Medicare patients and 2,552 services for Richard A. Kuritzkes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard A. Kuritzkes's NPI number?
- 1740385418. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Richard A. Kuritzkes, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 781 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,552 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)653 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)381 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)218 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)161 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)150 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Anxiety22%
Hospitals where Richard A. Kuritzkes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard A. Kuritzkes at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Providence Saint Joseph Medical CenterBurbank, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050235
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard A. Kuritzkes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12626 Riverside Dr, Suite 506Valley Village, CA 91607 (818) 763‑2580
- 201 S Buena Vista St, Suite 410Burbank, CA 91505 (818) 845‑3773
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard A. Kuritzkes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Genesis Healthcare Partners PC228 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Genesis Healthcare Partners PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740385418 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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