Wayne Owen Kurisu, M.D.
Wayne Owen Kurisu is an Internal Medicine specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 30 years in internal medicine, Wayne Owen Kurisu, M.D. is a long-established internist in San Diego. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 42% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 55% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
300 Fir St, San Diego, CA 92101-2327
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202373.62/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.65%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.65% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
168
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
530
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,478
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $463k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
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
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 23, 2020
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
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 1996)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 181332
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Wayne Owen Kurisu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Wayne Owen Kurisu for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Diego 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 Wayne Owen Kurisu
Dr. Kurisu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 499-2600.
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
300 Fir St, San Diego, CA 92101-2327
Mailing Address
300 Fir St, San Diego, CA 92101-2327
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