David Kraftsow, M.D.
NPI 1598710089 · Anesthesiology Physician · Bessemer, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Kraftsow, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Bessemer, AL (NPI 1598710089).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598710089
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 12093 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
190 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 Nerve Block and Injection Procedure, Prone Position01992 | 69 | $57 |
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 58 | $53 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 25 | $66 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 22 | $81 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 16 | $60 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $53–$81 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$85 across 4 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 (2)
- 985 9th Ave SwBessemer, AL 35022-4500Phone: (205) 481-8543Fax: (205) 481-8577
- 985 9th Ave SwBessemer, AL 35022-4500Phone: (205) 481-8543Fax: (205) 481-8577
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-23
- Last updated
- 2024-01-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Kraftsow's NPI number?
- David Kraftsow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598710089, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Kraftsow's specialty?
- David Kraftsow is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Kraftsow located?
- David Kraftsow's practice location on file with NPPES is 995 9th Ave Sw, Bessemer, AL 35022-4527.
- What is David Kraftsow's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Kraftsow is (205) 481-7670.
- Does David Kraftsow accept Medicare?
- David Kraftsow is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Kraftsow's NPI active?
- Yes — David Kraftsow's NPI (1598710089) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.