Quick answers
- Does Louis S. Krane accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Louis S. Krane 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 Louis S. Krane see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 105 Original Medicare patients and 296 services for Louis S. Krane. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Louis S. Krane's NPI number?
- 1104013234. 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 Louis S. Krane, 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 | 105 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 296 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)94 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)44 services
- Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 70 minutes (99235)30 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)26 services
- Needle biopsy of prostate gland using image guidance (55706)13 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%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)71%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis27%
- Diabetes26%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
Hospitals where Louis S. Krane works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Louis S. Krane at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- East Jefferson General HospitalMetairie, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190176
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190036
- Touro InfirmaryNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190046
- University Medical Center New OrleansNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190005
Practice locations
Addresses where Louis S. Krane is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2121 Ridgelake Dr, Fl 3Metairie, LA 70001 (504) 325‑2700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Louis S. Krane as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Crescent City Physicians Inc154 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Urologyprimary
Other urologists in Metairie
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Metairie, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Crescent City Physicians Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1104013234 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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