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Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine, Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine) and General Practice

Professional interests include: pulmonary hypertension, physiology, lung issues, and more.

1375 E 19th Avenue
Denver, CO 80218

(303) 788-8500

Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD is a pulmonologist in Denver, CO specializing in adult pulmonology, sleep medicine, critical care (intensive care medicine) and general practice. Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD is affiliated with National Jewish Health.

Office Locations

1375 E 19th Avenue
Denver, CO 80218

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1400 Jackson Street
Denver, CO 80206

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Some issues Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

lung diffusion capacity test

pulmonary function test

pulmonary testing

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for lung diffusion capacity test (DLCO), pulmonary function test (PFT), and pulmonary testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Denver, CO during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	14
inpatient care	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	39
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Denver, CO during 2022 were pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD for Medicare patients.

pulmonary testing	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Denver, CO during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	137
hospital care	198
inpatient care	198
pulmonary testing	109

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	54
Hispanic	39
Asian	14
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	33
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Denver, CO were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

doctor visit	137
hospital care	106
inpatient care	106
pulmonary testing	60

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	48
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	29
85 and over	8
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	40

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD From 2018 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	13
Dementia	3

Education & Training

He completed residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: : Internal Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Residency: Hahnemann University Hospital (2018)

Board Certification: Board Certification: : Internal Medicine (2018)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

National Jewish Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kevin Rurak, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$404 UPTRAVI $253	OPSUMIT $130	$20
Baxter Healthcare	$176 $176
United Therapeutics Corporation	$125 TYVASO $125
Pfizer Inc.	$98 ELIQUIS $98
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$38 DUPIXENT $38
Other	$25 $25

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$689
Debt forgiveness	$176

Biography

Dr. Kevin Rurak is a general practice and adult pulmonology specialist. Clinical interests for Dr. Rurak include physiology, exercise physiology, and pulmonary function test (PFT). He trained at Hahnemann University Hospital for residency. Dr. Rurak has received distinctions including Golden Stethoscope Award for Excellence in Teaching and Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. He is affiliated with National Jewish Health.