Lawrence Crane, MD
NPI 1730294653 · Hospitalist Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Crane, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1730294653).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730294653
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A75798 (CA)
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 tenure28% of score
19 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
366 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 168 | $133 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 62 | $194 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 47 | $88 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 47 | $131 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 23 | $162 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-20
- Last updated
- 2021-02-16
- Certified
- 2021-02-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Crane's NPI number?
- Lawrence Crane's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730294653, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Crane's specialty?
- Lawrence Crane is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lawrence Crane located?
- Lawrence Crane's practice location on file with NPPES is 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302.
- What is Lawrence Crane's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Crane is (650) 321-4121.
- Does Lawrence Crane accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Crane is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Crane's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Crane's NPI (1730294653) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.