Quick answers
- Does Neal D. Kraus accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Neal D. Kraus 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 Neal D. Kraus see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 11 Original Medicare patients and 12 services for Neal D. Kraus. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Neal D. Kraus's NPI number?
- 1598083453. 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 Neal D. Kraus, 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 12 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Hospitals where Neal D. Kraus works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Neal D. Kraus 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.
- Newman Regional HealthEmporia, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171384
Practice locations
Addresses where Neal D. Kraus is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1201 W 12th AveEmporia, KS 66801 (620) 343‑6800
- 21767 E Tallkid AveParker, CO 80138
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Neal D. Kraus as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Newman Memorial County Hospital61 clinicians in the group
- Vigilias LLC51 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Emporia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Emporia, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Newman Memorial County Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 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) | 1598083453 |
| 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