Hilda Kriel, M.D.
NPI 1174817928 · Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Temple, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hilda Kriel, M.D. is a Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Temple, TX (NPI 1174817928).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174817928
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 349928 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$597 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 200 Henry Clay AveNew Orleans, LA 70118-5720Phone: (504) 899-9511
- 301 University BlvdUtmb Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rsh 2.316Galveston, TX 77555-0175Phone: (409) 747-5700Fax: (409) 747-5715
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-08
- Last updated
- 2026-03-02
- Certified
- 2026-03-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hilda Kriel's NPI number?
- Hilda Kriel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174817928, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hilda Kriel's specialty?
- Hilda Kriel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hilda Kriel located?
- Hilda Kriel's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508.
- What is Hilda Kriel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hilda Kriel is (254) 724-2111.
- Does Hilda Kriel accept Medicare?
- Hilda Kriel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hilda Kriel's NPI active?
- Yes — Hilda Kriel's NPI (1174817928) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.