Richard Michael Curulla, MD
Richard Michael Curulla is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Virginia Beach, VA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Richard Michael Curulla, MD has been part of the Virginia Beach medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.11/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 40% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1925 Glenn Mitchell Dr Ste 202, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0177
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 80% of doctors in Virginia on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202395.11/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.5 pts)
Better than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in VirginiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.2%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
329
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
349
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,897
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $382k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
Creighton University School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 27, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Creighton University School of Medicine (Class of 1996)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Richard Michael Curulla
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Michael Curulla for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Virginia Beach 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 Richard Michael Curulla
Dr. Curulla is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Virginia Beach, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (757) 507-0900.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1925 Glenn Mitchell Dr Ste 202, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0177
Mailing Address
1925 Glenn Mitchell Dr Ste 202, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0177
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