2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1710229596 MD
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Benjamin Kurz, MD

Gastroenterology Physician in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,567 in Gastroenterology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
586
Medicare Part D claims · 230 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$839.68
51 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Benjamin Kurz, MD filed 586 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, prescribing 70% generic.

586
Part D claims, 2023
70%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Benjamin Kurz, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

586 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Benjamin Kurz, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Benjamin Kurz, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/20/2013

NPI 1710229596

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

586 30% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers
Case Manager/Care Coordinator - 9.6%Case Manager/Care Coordinator9.6%Mental Health Counselor - 7.3%Mental Health Counselor7.3%Behavior Technician - 5.3%Behavior Technician5.3%Pharmacist - 5.2%Pharmacist5.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.6%Family Nurse Practitioner4.6%Gastroenterology Physician - 0.2%Gastroenterology Physician0.2%
Largest specialties in Louisiana (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Gastroenterology Physician. Verify directly:

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

Benjamin Kurz, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6615 PERKINS RD, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808, with a listed phone of (252) 927-1190. NPI 1710229596 was issued on 03/20/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Kurz most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 586 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 230 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $520K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D, commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

6615 PERKINS RD
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Provider Details

NPI 1710229596
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/20/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Benjamin Kurz, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

Lsuhn Billing LLC
Baton Rouge, LA
Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC
Thibodaux, LA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Benjamin Kurz, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$840

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

Benjamin Kurz, MD - brand share 30.0%
Gastroenterology Physician average

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 586 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

586
Total Claims
$520K
Total Drug Cost
230
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
924
Total Day Supply
23,114
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$507K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Antibiotic Claims
27

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 55, 65-74: 126, 75-84: 35, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Benjamin Kurz, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Pantoprazole Sodium
194
Clenpiq
Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac
55
Dicyclomine Hcl
39
Omeprazole
32
Linzess
Linaclotide
30
Plenvu
Peg3350/Sod Sul/Nacl/Kcl/Asb/C
17
Colestipol Hcl
14
Lubiprostone
13
Famotidine
12
Metronidazole
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How Benjamin Kurz, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

Benjamin Kurz, MD's 586 claims are below the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Louisiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kurz.

Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Louisiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Gastroenterology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benjamin Kurz, MD's specialty?
Benjamin Kurz, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does Benjamin Kurz, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Benjamin Kurz, MD wrote 586 Medicare Part D claims totaling $520K in drug costs for 230 beneficiaries.
Where is Benjamin Kurz, MD located?
Benjamin Kurz, MD is located at 6615 PERKINS RD, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808. Phone: (252) 927-1190.
What is Benjamin Kurz, MD's NPI number?
Benjamin Kurz, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710229596, issued on 03/20/2013.
Does Benjamin Kurz, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Benjamin Kurz, MD's prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $507K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Benjamin Kurz, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Benjamin Kurz, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Clenpiq, Dicyclomine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Benjamin Kurz, MD accept Medicare?
Benjamin Kurz, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 586 Part D claims and 230 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Benjamin Kurz, MD's credentials?
Benjamin Kurz, MD's NPI is 1710229596 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.