Physician Profile
Philip J. Kurica, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kurica
Philip J. Kurica, M.D. is a healthcare provider in La Place, LA specializing in ophthalmology. Philip trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1979. According to Medicare claims data, Philip cared for 451 Medicare patients across 561 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This provider record is associated with NPI 1528173390.
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
- (985) 652-6066
- Email not available
Practice Locations
370 BELLE TERRE BLVD
La Place, LA 70068
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
561 services · 451 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
190 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
145 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
85 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
44 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
27 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1979 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Philip J. Kurica's specialty?
Philip J. Kurica is an eye doctor in La Place, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Philip J. Kurica?
Philip J. Kurica is listed at 370 Belle Terre Blvd, La Place, LA 70068. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Philip J. Kurica?
The number on file is (985) 652-6066. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Philip J. Kurica's NPI number?
Philip J. Kurica's National Provider Identifier is 1528173390. 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 Philip J. Kurica's education?
Philip J. Kurica attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Philip J. Kurica been practicing?
Philip J. Kurica has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Philip J. Kurica known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Philip J. Kurica provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Philip J. Kurica confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Philip J. Kurica. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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