Richard K. Gurgel, M.D.
NPI 1710196290ActiveIndividual· Otolaryngology, Otology & Neurotology· Salt Lake City, UT
Otolaryngology, Otology & Neurotology (M.D.) in Salt Lake City, Utah, trained at University of Utah School of Medicine (class of 2005). 114 Medicare patients in 2024, $56,762 paid; nearly all of their 65 Part D prescriptions were generic (98%). Cochlear Americas was the largest of 6 companies reporting payments in 2025, $40,302 in all, mostly travel and lodging.
Overview
| NPI | 1710196290 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | M.D. |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| NPI issued | May 22, 2007 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Certified by provider | Nov 2, 2021 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otolaryngology, Otology & Neurotology Primary | 207YX0901X | 8233789-1205 | UT |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Oct 9, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Otolaryngology (UT) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 114 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 251 across 52 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $56,762 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 65 · 95 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 30 |
| Total drug cost | $1,921 |
| Generic share | 98% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | University of Utah School of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 |
| Medicare specialty | Otolaryngology |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth |
Medical group
- University of Utah Adult ServicesFarmington, UT · 1,788 clinicians
Hospital affiliations
- St. George Regional HospitalSt George, UT
- University of Utah Hospital and ClinicsSalt Lake City, UT
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$40,302 · 46 payments from 6 companies
- 2024$11,331 · 43 payments from 4 companies
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Cochlear Americas | $30,217 | 24 |
| Med-El Corporation | $9,704 | 17 |
| Iotamotion, Inc. | $185.68 | 2 |
| Oticon Medical, LLC | $92.51 | 1 |
| Advanced Bionics, LLC | $53.74 | 1 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Travel and Lodging$27,369 · 13 payments
- Consulting Fee$10,200 · 10 payments
- Food and Beverage$2,023 · 22 payments
- Education$710.22 · 1 payment
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records
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