Stephen Krates, DO
NPI 1629145701 · Ophthalmology Physician · Palos Heights, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Krates, DO is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Palos Heights, IL (NPI 1629145701).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629145701
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036070731 (IL)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,683 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 519 | $328 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 324 | $41 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 212 | $131 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 201 | $155 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 129 | $42 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 90 | $93 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 478 | 286 |
| Ofloxacin | 371 | 268 |
| Latanoprost | 251 | 60 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 98 | 23 |
| Timolol Maleate | 48 | 16 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 47 | 14 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 28 | 18 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$178 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-30
- Last updated
- 2022-05-09
- Certified
- 2022-05-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Krates's NPI number?
- Stephen Krates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629145701, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Krates's specialty?
- Stephen Krates is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Krates located?
- Stephen Krates's practice location on file with NPPES is 7340 West College Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463.
- What is Stephen Krates's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Krates is (708) 361-7800.
- Does Stephen Krates accept Medicare?
- Stephen Krates is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Krates's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Krates's NPI (1629145701) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.