Quick answers
- Does Johannes Kratz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Johannes Kratz 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 Johannes Kratz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 137 Original Medicare patients and 268 services for Johannes Kratz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Johannes Kratz's NPI number?
- 1619004058. 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 Johannes Kratz, 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 | 137 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 268 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)86 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)53 services
- Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or (G2212)25 services
- Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope (32674)22 services
- Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope (32666)18 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure69%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)58%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Anxiety30%
Hospitals where Johannes Kratz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Johannes Kratz 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.
- UCSF Medical CenterSan Francisco, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050454
Practice locations
Addresses where Johannes Kratz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 400 Pamassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94143 (415) 476‑1316
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Johannes Kratz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UCSF Dept of Surgery215 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
Other thoracic surgeons in San Francisco
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Francisco, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UCSF Dept of Surgery
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Harvard Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 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) | 1619004058 |
| 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