Edward Krei, M.D.
NPI 1427444629 · Anesthesiology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Krei, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1427444629).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427444629
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 60875 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
197 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Heart and Large Blood Vessels00560 | 42 | $449 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray on Artery of Brain, Heart, Or Chest01926 | 41 | $263 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 35 | $41 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 21 | $13 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 17 | $78 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Probe in Esophagus, With Report93312 | 15 | $99 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$592 across 3 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-14
- Last updated
- 2020-06-18
- Certified
- 2020-06-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Krei's NPI number?
- Edward Krei's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427444629, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Krei's specialty?
- Edward Krei is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Krei located?
- Edward Krei's practice location on file with NPPES is 441 E Erie St Apt 4611, Chicago, IL 60611-7145.
- What is Edward Krei's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Krei is (615) 636-8242.
- Does Edward Krei accept Medicare?
- Edward Krei is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Krei's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Krei's NPI (1427444629) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.