Physician Profile
Richard K. Gurgel, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Gurgel
Based in Salt Lake City, UT, Richard K. Gurgel, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. Richard graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 2005. Richard is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 138 Medicare patients across 149 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, exam of ear using a microscope, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more. NPI 1710196290 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (801) 581-7514
- Email not available
Practice Locations
50 N MEDICAL DR SOM 3C120
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
149 services · 138 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of cochlear device | Procedure | 69930 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
46 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
50 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
30 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
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.
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 ENT doctors in Salt Lake City 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Utah School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 10 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2005 at University of Utah School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of cochlear device 2
Providers in UT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Richard K. Gurgel's specialty?
Richard K. Gurgel is an ENT doctor in Salt Lake City, UT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Richard K. Gurgel?
Richard K. Gurgel is listed at 50 N Medical Dr Som 3C120, Salt Lake City, UT 84132. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Richard K. Gurgel?
The number on file is (801) 581-7514. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Richard K. Gurgel's NPI number?
Richard K. Gurgel's National Provider Identifier is 1710196290. 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 Richard K. Gurgel's education?
Richard K. Gurgel attended University of Utah School of Medicine, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Richard K. Gurgel been practicing?
Richard K. Gurgel has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Richard K. Gurgel known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard K. Gurgel performs procedures including insertion of cochlear device; provides treatments such as exam of ear using a microscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Richard K. Gurgel confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard K. Gurgel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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