Quick answers
- Does Russell B. Krienke accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell B. Krienke 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 Russell B. Krienke see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 137 Original Medicare patients and 1,022 services for Russell B. Krienke. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Russell B. Krienke's NPI number?
- 1821004177. 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 Russell B. Krienke, 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 | 1,022 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)116 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)95 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)92 services
- Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)88 services
- Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated (81001)56 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 pressure68%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Arthritis33%
- Diabetes28%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Russell B. Krienke is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 151 Exchange Blvd, 500 Arc HuttoHutto, TX 78634 (512) 846‑1244
- 1807 W Slaughter Ln, 490 Arc SouthwestAustin, TX 78748 (512) 282‑8967
- 22420 Ih, 35 Suite 203Kyle, TX 78640 (737) 404‑0347
- 3816 S 1st St, Arc South 1st PediatricsAustin, TX 78704 (512) 443‑1311
- 3828 S 1st St, Arc South 1stAustin, TX 78704 (512) 443‑1311
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Russell B. Krienke as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Austin Regional Clinic PA397 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Hutto
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hutto, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Austin Regional Clinic PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Baylor College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 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) | 1821004177 |
| 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
- 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