Christopher Kreulen, MD
NPI 1568660165 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Kreulen, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1568660165).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568660165
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A100646 (CA)
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
18 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
599 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 | 130 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 125 | $98 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 50 | $81 |
| Removal of Deep Implant From Bone20680 | 45 | $240 |
| Correction of Toe Joint Deformity28285 | 33 | $229 |
| Reconstruction of Soft Tissue Angular Deformity of Toe28313 | 33 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,066,686 across 54 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
- 2007-07-05
- Last updated
- 2009-11-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Kreulen's NPI number?
- Christopher Kreulen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568660165, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Kreulen's specialty?
- Christopher Kreulen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Kreulen located?
- Christopher Kreulen's practice location on file with NPPES is 4860 Y St, Sacramento, CA 95817-2307.
- What is Christopher Kreulen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Kreulen is (916) 734-2700.
- Does Christopher Kreulen accept Medicare?
- Christopher Kreulen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Kreulen's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Kreulen's NPI (1568660165) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-11-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.