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Diagnostic Radiology

Karl N. Krecke, MD

Works at hospitals in Rochester, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Karl N. Krecke, MD is a radiologist at 1216 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902. Phone: (507) 255-5123. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karl N. Krecke had 646 Original Medicare patients and 25,655 services. NPI 1376513416. 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: Radiologist (Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology)
  • Address: 1216 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (507) 255‑5123
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester
  • Group practice: Mayo Clinic
  • Medical school: Wayne State University School Of Medicine · graduated 1985 (41 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karl N. Krecke, 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 Karl N. Krecke accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karl N. Krecke 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 Karl N. Krecke see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 646 Original Medicare patients and 25,655 services for Karl N. Krecke. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karl N. Krecke's NPI number?
1376513416. 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 Karl N. Krecke, 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 patients646
Services billed to Medicare25,655
Different services or procedures51
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (A9585)16,850 services
  2. Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)7,950 services
  3. Mri scan of brain before and after contrast (70553)158 services
  4. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)117 services
  5. Ct scan of lower spine without contrast (72131)56 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 pressure70%
  • High cholesterol69%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Ischemic heart disease35%
  • Chronic kidney disease33%
  • Depression30%

Hospitals where Karl N. Krecke works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karl N. Krecke 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 Karl N. Krecke is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Karl N. Krecke as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Mayo Clinic4,956 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Rochester

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rochester, MN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Mayo Clinic

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWayne State University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1376513416
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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