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Anesthesiology

Anthony Arellano Kruse, MD

Works at hospitals in Torrance, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Anthony Arellano Kruse, MD is an anesthesiologist at 3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505. Phone: (310) 325-9110. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Anthony Arellano Kruse had 204 Original Medicare patients and 348 services. NPI 1144358755. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505 · Directions
  • Phone: (310) 325‑9110
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Torrance Memorial Medical Center
  • Group practice: Torrance Anesthesia Medical Group Inc.
  • Medical school: University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine · graduated 2003 (23 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Anthony Arellano Kruse, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Anthony Arellano Kruse accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Anthony Arellano Kruse 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 Anthony Arellano Kruse see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 204 Original Medicare patients and 348 services for Anthony Arellano Kruse. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Anthony Arellano Kruse's NPI number?
1144358755. 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 Anthony Arellano Kruse, 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 patients204
Services billed to Medicare348
Different services or procedures64
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (76942)32 services
  2. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)25 services
  3. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)23 services
  4. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into knee nerve branch using imaging guidance (64454)19 services
  5. Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)14 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis58%
  • Diabetes42%
  • Chronic kidney disease38%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%

Hospitals where Anthony Arellano Kruse works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Anthony Arellano Kruse 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Anthony Arellano Kruse is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Anthony Arellano Kruse as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Torrance Anesthesia Medical Group Inc.47 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Torrance

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Torrance, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Torrance Anesthesia Medical Group Inc.

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine
Graduation year2003 (23 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1144358755
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians