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- 1140 W la Veta Ave, Ste. 850, Orange, CA 92868
About Dr. Openshaw
Kurt Openshaw, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Orange, CA specializing in diagnostic radiology. Kurt trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. Kurt is also listed as specializing in vascular & interventional radiology. According to Medicare claims data, Kurt cared for 774 Medicare patients across 908 services. The services billed most often include ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access, fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device, and aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance. This provider record is associated with NPI 1881693174.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (714) 560-4450
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1140 W LA VETA AVE STE. 850
Orange, CA 92868
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
908 services · 774 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
77 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36556 |
54 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49083 |
51 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36558 |
40 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Needle biopsy of kidney | Procedure | 50200 |
32 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
29 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Replacement of kidney drainage tube using imaging guidance with review by radiologist | Procedure | 50435 |
28 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Drainage of fluid collection of abdominal cavity by tube using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49406 |
23 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin | Procedure | 32408 |
17 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Removal of central venous tube with port or pump | Procedure | 36590 |
16 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 1
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 radiologists in Orange 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Kurt Openshaw's specialty?
Kurt Openshaw is a radiologist in Orange, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Kurt Openshaw?
Kurt Openshaw is listed at 1140 W la Veta Ave Ste. 850, Orange, CA 92868. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Kurt Openshaw?
The number on file is (714) 560-4450. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Kurt Openshaw's NPI number?
Kurt Openshaw's National Provider Identifier is 1881693174. 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 Kurt Openshaw's education?
Kurt Openshaw attended University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Kurt Openshaw been practicing?
Kurt Openshaw has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Kurt Openshaw known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Kurt Openshaw performs procedures including aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance, insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion and drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access and fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Kurt Openshaw confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kurt Openshaw. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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