James Krell
NPI 1932133659 · Dermatology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Krell is a Dermatology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1932133659).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932133659
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 33617 (GA)
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
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
5,086 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 2,039 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 922 | $84 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 634 | $47 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 276 | $82 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 222 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 270 | 190 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 260 | 112 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 185 | 126 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 166 | 158 |
| Tacrolimus | 134 | 64 |
| Dutasteride | 125 | 33 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 122 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$130,928 across 199 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
- 2006-07-10
- Last updated
- 2024-01-22
- Certified
- 2024-01-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Krell's NPI number?
- James Krell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932133659, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Krell's specialty?
- James Krell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Krell located?
- James Krell's practice location on file with NPPES is 1927 1st Ave N Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35203-4050.
- What is James Krell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Krell is (205) 933-0987.
- Does James Krell accept Medicare?
- James Krell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Krell's NPI active?
- Yes — James Krell's NPI (1932133659) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.