Quick answers
- Does Douglas S. Krakower accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Douglas S. Krakower 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 Douglas S. Krakower see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 85 Original Medicare patients and 194 services for Douglas S. Krakower. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Douglas S. Krakower's NPI number?
- 1265568943. 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 Douglas S. Krakower, 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 | 85 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 194 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)72 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)35 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)27 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)23 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)23 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%
- Chronic kidney disease51%
- Diabetes47%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
- Anxiety44%
Hospitals where Douglas S. Krakower works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Douglas S. Krakower 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.
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220086
Practice locations
Addresses where Douglas S. Krakower is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Deaconess RdBoston, MA 02215 (781) 983‑9088
- 330 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215 (617) 754‑8612
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Douglas S. Krakower as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Harvard Medical Faculty Phys at Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc1,740 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Infectious Diseaseprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other infectious disease doctors in Boston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boston, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Harvard Medical Faculty Phys at Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Harvard Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 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) | 1265568943 |
| 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