Quick answers
- Does Kari A. Krein accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kari A. Krein 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 Kari A. Krein see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 147 Original Medicare patients and 165 services for Kari A. Krein. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kari A. Krein's NPI number?
- 1265663439. 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 Kari A. Krein, 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 | 147 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 165 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Analysis of voice and resonance production (92524)106 services
- Evaluation of swallowing function (92610)45 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 cholesterol66%
- High blood pressure65%
- Arthritis52%
- Anxiety33%
- Depression27%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kari A. Krein is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1528 Northway DrSaint Cloud, MN 56303 (320) 252‑0233
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kari A. Krein as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Cloud Ear Nose and Throat Clinic PA15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Qualified Speech Language Pathologist, Minnesota →
Other speech-language pathologists in Saint Cloud
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Cloud, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Cloud Ear Nose and Throat Clinic PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265663439 |
| 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