Nicholas Krier, M.D.
NPI 1689818056 · Anesthesiology Physician · Santa Maria, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Krier, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Santa Maria, CA (NPI 1689818056).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689818056
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A110983 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
134 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 33 | $43 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 28 | $14 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Heart and Large Blood Vessels00560 | 21 | $544 |
| Insertion of Tube in Pulmonary Artery for Monitoring93503 | 19 | $85 |
| Anesthesia for Heart Artery Bypass Grafting on Heart-Lung Machine00567 | 11 | $714 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray on Artery of Brain, Heart, Or Chest01926 | 11 | $314 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-28
- Last updated
- 2014-02-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Krier's NPI number?
- Nicholas Krier's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689818056, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Krier's specialty?
- Nicholas Krier is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Krier located?
- Nicholas Krier's practice location on file with NPPES is 1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA 93454-5906.
- What is Nicholas Krier's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Krier is (805) 739-3759.
- Does Nicholas Krier accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Krier is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Krier's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Krier's NPI (1689818056) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-02-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.