Quick answers
- Does Loren O. Krause accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Loren O. Krause 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 Loren O. Krause see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 66 Original Medicare patients and 72 services for Loren O. Krause. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Loren O. Krause's NPI number?
- 1518913789. 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 Loren O. Krause, 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 | 66 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 72 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
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%
- Arthritis75%
- Depression42%
- Anxiety39%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
Hospitals where Loren O. Krause works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Loren O. Krause 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.
- Chinle Comprehensive Health Care FacilityChinle, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030084
- Forks Community HospitalForks, WA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 501325
Practice locations
Addresses where Loren O. Krause is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2175 State Rd, Suite 4Pinon, AZ 86510 (928) 725‑9000
- 530 Bogachiel Way, Forks Comm HospForks, WA 98331 (360) 374‑6271
- Highway 191 and Hospital RdChinle, AZ 86503
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Loren O. Krause as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- DHHS PHS Naihs Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility152 clinicians in the group
- Clallam County Public Hospital District No 133 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Arizona →
Other nurse anesthetists in Arizona
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arizona — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in DHHS PHS Naihs Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518913789 |
| 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