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Anesthesiology

Elizabeth I. Krenz, MD

Sees patients in Santa Barbara, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Elizabeth I. Krenz, MD is an anesthesiologist at 4151 Foothill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. Phone: (805) 681-1760. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Elizabeth I. Krenz had 158 Original Medicare patients and 161 services. NPI 1598774101. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 4151 Foothill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 · Directions
  • Phone: (805) 681‑1760
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Sansum Clinic
  • Medical school: Wayne State University School Of Medicine · graduated 2002 (24 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Elizabeth I. Krenz, 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 Elizabeth I. Krenz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elizabeth I. Krenz 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 Elizabeth I. Krenz see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 158 Original Medicare patients and 161 services for Elizabeth I. Krenz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Elizabeth I. Krenz's NPI number?
1598774101. 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 Elizabeth I. Krenz, 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 patients158
Services billed to Medicare161
Different services or procedures35
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)49 services
  2. Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones (01480)14 services
  3. Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid (00103)11 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 pressure63%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Depression23%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)22%
  • Diabetes21%

Practice locations

Addresses where Elizabeth I. Krenz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Elizabeth I. Krenz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Sansum Clinic320 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Santa Barbara

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Barbara, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Sansum 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 year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598774101
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians