Sten Kramer, MD
NPI 1780783712 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Newport Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sten Kramer, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Newport Beach, CA (NPI 1780783712).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780783712
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G76905 (CA)
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
2,247 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 413 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 339 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 242 | $178 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 177 | $130 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views72110 | 134 | $55 |
| X-Ray of Pelvis, 1-2 Views |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 120 | 54 |
| Celecoxib | 99 | 46 |
| Meloxicam | 97 | 48 |
| Etodolac | 66 | 26 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 62 | 26 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 38 | 25 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 29 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,748 across 31 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
- 2006-09-22
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sten Kramer's NPI number?
- Sten Kramer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780783712, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sten Kramer's specialty?
- Sten Kramer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sten Kramer located?
- Sten Kramer's practice location on file with NPPES is 1401 Avocado Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92660.
- What is Sten Kramer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sten Kramer is (949) 720-1944.
- Does Sten Kramer accept Medicare?
- Sten Kramer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sten Kramer's NPI active?
- Yes — Sten Kramer's NPI (1780783712) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.