DR. BENJAMIN KURTH M.D.
NPI 1194140194
Internal Medicine in Bethesda, MD

Active since February 27, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.79/100
CMS Quality Rating
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE, BETHESDA, MD 20889(301) 295-9905 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 22, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 22, 2021, Aug 29, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Benjamin Kurth M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. BENJAMIN KURTH M.D. (NPI 1194140194) is an individual internal medicine provider in Bethesda, Maryland, licensed in Nebraska (28867) and active in the NPI registry since February 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194140194
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN KURTHCredential: M.D.
Location Address8901 ROCKVILLE PIKEBethesda, MD 20889-2035
Mailing Address7620 Old Georgetown Rd Apt 620Bethesda, MD 20814-6175 · (913) 909-8236
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)Graduated 2014
Enumeration DateFebruary 27, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 22, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 22, 2021
NPI 1194140194 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in NE · 28867
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE, Bethesda, MD 20889

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Benjamin Kurth M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID345461968
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210817001842
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
237 services84 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
47 services46 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
43 services43 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
13 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20889 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

86.79/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality86.46
Promoting Interoperability97
Improvement Activities40
Cost72

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers37 claims37 services$13.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers37 claims37 services$64.85 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Dermatology (Dermatopathology)
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Surgery
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Obstetrics & Gynecology
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Anesthesiology
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Internal Medicine
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Military Health Care Provider
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Emergency Medicine
8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE
BETHESDA, MD 20889

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Benjamin Kurth's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Kurth is 1194140194. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 27, 2014.

Where is Benjamin Kurth located?

Benjamin Kurth practices at 8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20889. The listed phone number is (301) 295-9905.

What is Benjamin Kurth's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Benjamin Kurth enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Kurth is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Kurth was last updated on September 22, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.