Lea Krekow, MD
NPI 1982641361 · Medical Oncology Physician · Bedford, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Medical Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lea Krekow, MD is a Medical Oncology Physician provider in Bedford, TX (NPI 1982641361).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982641361
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J0166 (TX)
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
20 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
3,543 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 477 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 452 | $8 |
| Immunologic Analysis for Detection of Tumor Antigen, Quantitative; Ca 15-386300 | 398 | $20 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 322 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 296 | $89 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, Additional Sequential Infusion, 1 Hour Or Less96367 | 239 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Letrozole | 427 | 129 |
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 148 | 44 |
| Exemestane | 56 | 19 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 41 | 11 |
| Minoxidil | 36 | 15 |
| Anastrozole | 25 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 24 | — |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$150 across 8 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
- 2006-06-02
- Last updated
- 2008-02-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lea Krekow's NPI number?
- Lea Krekow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982641361, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lea Krekow's specialty?
- Lea Krekow is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lea Krekow located?
- Lea Krekow's practice location on file with NPPES is 1615 Hospital Pkwy, Bedford, TX 76022-5934.
- What is Lea Krekow's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lea Krekow is (817) 359-9000.
- Does Lea Krekow accept Medicare?
- Lea Krekow is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lea Krekow's NPI active?
- Yes — Lea Krekow's NPI (1982641361) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.