Curry Lee Koening, M.D.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Curry Lee Koening is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Salt Lake City, UT with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Curry Lee Koening, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 26+ years, working in independent practice. He graduated from Texas a & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine in 2000 and has 26+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
University of Utah Rheumatology, 4b200 Som, 50 N Medical Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84105
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202371.54/100
Utah avg: 90.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-12.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better72%
Utah avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
28
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
40
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
200
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $360k
Percentile rankings compared against 531 reporting peers in Utah.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$14.6k received from industry
20 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Curry Lee Koening's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
Texas a & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine
Board certified · Nov 10, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
Texas a & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 2000)
Mailing address
13660 Fairhill Rd Apt 104, Shaker Heights, OH 44120-1291
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Curry Lee Koening
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Curry Lee Koening for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Salt Lake City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Curry Lee Koening
Dr. Koening is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Salt Lake City, UT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (801) 581-4333.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Curry Lee Koening
Practice Location
University of Utah Rheumatology, 4b200 Som, 50 N Medical Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Mailing Address
13660 Fairhill Rd Apt 104, Shaker Heights, OH 44120-1291
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