Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benjamin Kuritzkes, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (CMS: Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)) · New York, NY

  • NPI 1689017402
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
161 Fort Washington Ave Fl 8
New York, NY 100323729
(212) 342-1155
Additional location
177 Ft Washingtn Ave
New York, NY 100323733
(212) 305-3038

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 13, 2021
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208C00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #309607

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689017402. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
316
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$48,309
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 51 51 $126
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 51 40 $102
45300 Diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope 36 33 $152
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 36 18 $86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 31 26 $143
46600 Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope 28 27 $142
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 23 23 $186
45330 Diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 22 21 $216
46500 Injection of hemorrhoid 19 12 $373
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 19 17 $190

In context: peer comparison

Among 24 peers in this city , average services per provider: 44. This provider delivers 7.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$317
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, Inc. 3 $316.67

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$317

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
78
Patients
49
Total drug cost
$1,409
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metronidazole Generic 32 29 $68
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) Brand 21 20 $338
Loperamide (Loperamide Hcl) Brand 14 0 $935
Ibuprofen Generic 11 0 $67

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Benjamin Kuritzkes's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Kuritzkes practices Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in New York, NY.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Kuritzkes practice?
Dr. Benjamin Kuritzkes practices at 161 Fort Washington Ave Fl 8, New York, NY 100323729. Office phone: 2123421155.
What is Dr. Benjamin Kuritzkes's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Kuritzkes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689017402, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Kuritzkes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Kuritzkes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Kuritzkes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 45300). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.