Quick answers
- Does Kent M. Krug accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kent M. Krug 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 Kent M. Krug see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 124 Original Medicare patients and 2,512 services for Kent M. Krug. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kent M. Krug's NPI number?
- 1255391751. 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 Kent M. Krug, 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 | 124 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,512 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)840 services
- Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)813 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)810 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
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)20 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 pressure73%
- Arthritis65%
- High cholesterol60%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety24%
Hospitals where Kent M. Krug works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kent M. Krug 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.
- Baptist Health Medical Center Heber SpringsHeber Springs, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041312
Practice locations
Addresses where Kent M. Krug is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 801 W Main StHeber Springs, AR 72543
- 801 W Main St, Chiropractic Arts ClinicHeber Springs, AR 72543 (501) 362‑6859
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Heber Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Heber Springs, AR — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255391751 |
| 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