Richard Cron, APRN
NPI 1235586116 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Elizabethtown, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Cron, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Elizabethtown, KY (NPI 1235586116).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235586116
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 3010302 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
974 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 441 | $71 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 185 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 171 | $101 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 156 | $11 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 21 | $2 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$101 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 127 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 257 | 162 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 211 | 69 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 179 | 58 |
| Metformin Hcl | 162 | 49 |
| Lisinopril | 159 | 45 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 157 | 45 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 129 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$34 across 1 record (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 (1)
- 140 Whittington Pkwy Ste 100Louisville, KY 40222-4930Phone: (502) 327-9100
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-05-19
- Last updated
- 2019-10-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Cron's NPI number?
- Richard Cron's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235586116, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Cron's specialty?
- Richard Cron is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Richard Cron located?
- Richard Cron's practice location on file with NPPES is 2413 Ring Road Suite 122, Elizabethtown, KY 42701.
- What is Richard Cron's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Cron is (270) 763-0067.
- Does Richard Cron accept Medicare?
- Richard Cron is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Cron's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Cron's NPI (1235586116) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.