2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1750801692
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BRIAN KURCZ

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in MANITOWOC, Wisconsin. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
126
Medicare Part D claims · 74 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
MIPS score
77.3373/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$5.5K
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BRIAN KURCZ reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.3373/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 126 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

77.3373/100
MIPS score · -6 vs avg
126
Part D claims, 2023
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.

BRIAN KURCZ's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

77 24th percentile higher than 24% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRIAN KURCZ practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 BRIAN KURCZ?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/21/2017

NPI 1750801692

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

126 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

MIPS final score

77.3373/100 5.762699999999995% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Wisconsin

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Wisconsin

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRIAN KURCZ's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.3373/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 77.3373/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77.3%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 77.3373/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

BRIAN KURCZ is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in MANITOWOC, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1750801692. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BRIAN KURCZ appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider at 1111 BAYSHORE DR, MANITOWOC, WI, 54220, with a listed phone of (920) 682-6376. NPI 1750801692 was issued on 06/21/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KURCZ 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 126 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 74 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.6%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 77.3373/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.2218, Cost 48.236), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

1111 BAYSHORE DR
MANITOWOC, WI 54220

Provider Details

NPI 1750801692
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/21/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

77.3373
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.2218
Quality
48.236
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN KURCZ 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.

BAYCARE CLINIC LLP
FREEDOM, WI

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 BRIAN KURCZ. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$5.5K

Largest payer

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

126
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
74
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
131
Total Day Supply
2,189
Generic Drug Cost
$964
Opioid Claims
36 (28.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Meloxicam
42
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
27
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
22

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How BRIAN KURCZ fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN KURCZ's 126 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Wisconsin

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN KURCZ's specialty?
BRIAN KURCZ specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in MANITOWOC, Wisconsin.
How much does BRIAN KURCZ prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN KURCZ wrote 126 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 74 beneficiaries.
What is BRIAN KURCZ's Medicare quality score?
BRIAN KURCZ has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.3373/100 (Quality: 76.2218, Cost: 48.236). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRIAN KURCZ located?
BRIAN KURCZ is located at 1111 BAYSHORE DR, MANITOWOC, WI, 54220. Phone: (920) 682-6376.
What is BRIAN KURCZ's NPI number?
BRIAN KURCZ's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750801692, issued on 06/21/2017.
Does BRIAN KURCZ prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRIAN KURCZ had 36 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.6%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRIAN KURCZ prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN KURCZ's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Ondansetron Odt, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN KURCZ accept Medicare?
BRIAN KURCZ appears in CMS Medicare data with 126 Part D claims and 74 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN KURCZ's credentials?
BRIAN KURCZ's NPI is 1750801692. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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