Ira Krause, M.D.
NPI 1588664676 · Specialist · Humble, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ira Krause, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Humble, TX (NPI 1588664676).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588664676
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H8184 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
2,774 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 1,132 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 657 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 518 | $91 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 113 | $169 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 95 | $11 |
| Electronic Assessment of Bladder Emptying51741 | 68 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 1,276 | 420 |
| Finasteride | 1,041 | 328 |
| Silodosin | 525 | 171 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 271 | 97 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 182 | 66 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 176 | 62 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 137 | 107 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$388 across 23 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
- 2005-07-29
- Last updated
- 2008-05-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ira Krause's NPI number?
- Ira Krause's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588664676, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ira Krause's specialty?
- Ira Krause is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Ira Krause located?
- Ira Krause's practice location on file with NPPES is 8811 Fm 1960 Bypass Rd W, Humble, TX 77338-4023.
- What is Ira Krause's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ira Krause is (281) 548-7713.
- Does Ira Krause accept Medicare?
- Ira Krause is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ira Krause's NPI active?
- Yes — Ira Krause's NPI (1588664676) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-05-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.