Santha T. Kurien, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Santha T. Kurien is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Danbury, CT with over 56 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
Santha T. Kurien, M.D. practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Danbury, CT. She has been in practice for 56+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 96% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
27 Hospital Ave Suite 304, Danbury, CT 06810-5954
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better98.2%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.4 pts)
Top 4% of reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
122
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
163
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,610
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $101k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
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 High Cholesterol, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$30 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Santha T. Kurien's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
56 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Santha T. Kurien
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Santha T. Kurien for cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Danbury 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 Santha T. Kurien
NPI records show Dr. Kurien as active with telehealth listed in Danbury, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 743-3833.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Santha T. Kurien
Practice Location
27 Hospital Ave Suite 304, Danbury, CT 06810-5954
Mailing Address
27 Hospital Ave Suite 304, Danbury, CT 06810-5954
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