Quick answers
- Does Richard A. Krathen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard A. Krathen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Richard A. Krathen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,012 Original Medicare patients and 19,879 services for Richard A. Krathen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard A. Krathen's NPI number?
- 1013962638. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Richard A. Krathen, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 2,012 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 19,879 |
| Different services or procedures | 121 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)7,463 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)2,395 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)1,826 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)1,534 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth (11103)1,129 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Diabetes21%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard A. Krathen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 650 SE Indian St, Suite 4Stuart, FL 34997 (772) 403‑2227
- 8645 N Military Trl, Suite 505West Palm Beach, FL 33410 (772) 403‑2227
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard A. Krathen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Florida Dermatology Specialists, PLLC10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Stuart
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Stuart, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Florida Dermatology Specialists, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Baylor College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1013962638 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians