Quick answers
- Does James L. Krantz Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James L. Krantz Jr. 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 James L. Krantz Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 880 Original Medicare patients and 6,738 services for James L. Krantz Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James L. Krantz Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1801992029. 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 James L. Krantz Jr., 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 | 880 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,738 |
| Different services or procedures | 67 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,500 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,268 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)653 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)425 services
- 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)378 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%
- Arthritis42%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Diabetes33%
- Anxiety22%
Hospitals where James L. Krantz Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James L. Krantz Jr. 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.
- Frederick Health HospitalFrederick, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210005
- Gettysburg HospitalGettysburg, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390065
Practice locations
Addresses where James L. Krantz Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 S Ctr StThurmont, MD 21788 (307) 271‑4333
- 11110 Medical Campus RdHagerstown, MD 21742
- 180 Thomas Johnson Dr, Suite 101Frederick, MD 21702 (301) 696‑8801
- 187 Thomas Johnson Dr, Suite 6Frederick, MD 21702
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James L. Krantz Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Meritus Medical Center Inc743 clinicians in the group
- Amber Hill Physical Therapy Inc334 clinicians in the group
- Amreen S Aziz MD PA6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Maryland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Maryland — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Meritus Medical Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 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) | 1801992029 |
| 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