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Unclaimed ProfileAbout KURZ
Based in Baton Rouge, LA, Benjamin Wade Kurz, MD is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Benjamin graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2012. According to Medicare claims data, Benjamin cared for 288 Medicare patients across 323 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (252) 927-1190
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6615 PERKINS RD
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
323 services · 288 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
38 |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
37 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
25 |
| Biopsy of small bowel (except ileum) using an endoscope | Procedure | 44361 |
15 |
| Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43248 |
14 |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96365 |
14 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
64 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
49 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
29 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
24 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other gastroenterology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other gastroenterology specialists in Baton Rouge 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Kurz's specialty?
Dr. Kurz is a gastroenterology in Baton Rouge, LA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GASTROENTEROLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Kurz?
Dr. Kurz is listed at 6615 PERKINS RD, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Kurz?
The number on file is (252) 927-1190. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kurz's NPI number?
Dr. Kurz's National Provider Identifier is 1710229596. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kurz's medical education?
Dr. Kurz attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kurz been practicing?
Dr. Kurz has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Kurz known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kurz performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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