Quick answers
- Does Kraig R. Pepper accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kraig R. Pepper 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 Kraig R. Pepper see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 524 Original Medicare patients and 5,659 services for Kraig R. Pepper. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kraig R. Pepper's NPI number?
- 1568444107. 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 Kraig R. Pepper, 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 | 524 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,659 |
| Different services or procedures | 94 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (J3304)2,129 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)822 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)438 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)335 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)335 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes32%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
Hospitals where Kraig R. Pepper works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kraig R. Pepper 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.
- Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital FortworthFort Worth, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450880
- Glen Rose Medical CenterGlen Rose, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450451
- Lake Granbury Medical CenterGranbury, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450596
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital CleburneCleburne, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450148
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort WorthFort Worth, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450779
Practice locations
Addresses where Kraig R. Pepper is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6930 Harris Pkwy, Suite 130Fort Worth, TX 76132
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kraig R. Pepper as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Premier Orthopedics of Fort Worth, PA2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
- Hand Surgeryalso
- Sports Medicinealso
Other orthopedic surgeons in Fort Worth
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Worth, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568444107 |
| 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