Charles Krone, M.D.
NPI 1497899173 · Gastroenterology Physician · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Krone, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1497899173).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497899173
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 5671 (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
19 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
300 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 232 | $123 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 57 | $162 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 11 | $190 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $123–$190 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 112 | 39 |
| Famotidine | 86 | 30 |
| Omeprazole | 71 | 24 |
| Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulfbrand: Sutab | 33 | 32 |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 21 | — |
| Budesonidebrand: Budesonide Dr | 17 | — |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 16 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,008 across 84 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 (1)
- 1505 N Swan Rd Ste 121Tucson, AZ 85712-4044Phone: (520) 795-3090Fax: (520) 795-3537
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-16
- Last updated
- 2021-11-08
- Certified
- 2021-11-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Krone's NPI number?
- Charles Krone's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497899173, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Krone's specialty?
- Charles Krone is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Krone located?
- Charles Krone's practice location on file with NPPES is 2380 N Ferguson Ave, Tucson, AZ 85712-2837.
- What is Charles Krone's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Krone is (520) 795-7260.
- Does Charles Krone accept Medicare?
- Charles Krone is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Krone's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Krone's NPI (1497899173) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.