Quick answers
- Does Edward P. Kreulen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward P. Kreulen 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 Edward P. Kreulen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 36 Original Medicare patients and 41 services for Edward P. Kreulen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward P. Kreulen's NPI number?
- 1053407858. 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 Edward P. Kreulen, 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 | 36 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 41 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza (87428)29 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 pressure67%
- Arthritis50%
- COPD44%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward P. Kreulen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 225 Physicians Park, Suite 400Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 (573) 727‑5500
- 225 Physicians Park Dr, Suite 400Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edward P. Kreulen as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Saint Francis Medical Center443 clinicians in the group
- Internal Medicine Associates of Southeast Missouri LLC41 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Poplar Bluff
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Poplar Bluff, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Saint Francis Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053407858 |
| 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