Quick answers
- Does Craig K. Hertler accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Craig K. Hertler may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Craig K. Hertler see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 138 Original Medicare patients and 259 services for Craig K. Hertler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Craig K. Hertler's NPI number?
- 1851387146. 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 Craig K. Hertler, 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 | 138 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 259 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)61 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)30 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)25 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)24 services
- Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)22 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 cholesterol70%
- High blood pressure51%
- Arthritis39%
- Anxiety25%
- Depression23%
- Osteoporosis23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Craig K. Hertler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2222 NW Lovejoy St, Suite 607Portland, OR 97210 (503) 222‑3638
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Craig K. Hertler as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- PDX Ent and Audiology Medical Group PC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Portland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Portland, OR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in PDX Ent and Audiology Medical Group PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851387146 |
| 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