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Nephrology

Michelle W. Krause, MD

Works at hospitals in Little Rock, AR · Arkansas

Summary

Dr. Michelle W. Krause, MD is a nephrologist at 1393 Hwy 242 S, Helena, AR 72342. Phone: (870) 572-2727. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Michelle W. Krause had 68 Original Medicare patients and 333 services. NPI 1639269111. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Nephrologist (Medicare lists Nephrology)
  • Address: 1393 Hwy 242 S, Helena, AR 72342 · Directions
  • Phone: (870) 572‑2727
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
  • Group practice: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  • Medical school: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine · graduated 1996 (30 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Michelle W. Krause, 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 Michelle W. Krause accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michelle W. 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 Michelle W. Krause see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 68 Original Medicare patients and 333 services for Michelle W. Krause. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Michelle W. Krause's NPI number?
1639269111. 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 Michelle W. 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 patients68
Services billed to Medicare333
Different services or procedures10
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients69

Most frequent services

  1. Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)122 services
  2. Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)63 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)62 services
  4. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)55 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%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • Diabetes57%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Ischemic heart disease35%

Hospitals where Michelle W. Krause works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michelle W. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Michelle W. Krause is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Michelle W. Krause as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences1,175 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Nephrology doctors in Arkansas →

Other nephrologists in Arkansas

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arkansas — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
Graduation year1996 (30 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1639269111
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians