Quick answers
- Does Howard Krein accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard Krein 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 Howard Krein see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 82 Original Medicare patients and 253 services for Howard Krein. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Howard Krein's NPI number?
- 1902817323. 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 Howard Krein, 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 | 82 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 253 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)44 services
- Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)34 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)23 services
- Repair of nasal passage (30465)13 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 pressure71%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Anxiety28%
- Diabetes22%
Hospitals where Howard Krein works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard Krein 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.
- Thomas Jefferson University HospitalPhiladelphia, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390174
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard Krein is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 925 Chestnut St, Fl 6Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 955‑6760
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard Krein as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Jefferson University Physicians1,531 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Philadelphia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Philadelphia, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Jefferson University Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 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) | 1902817323 |
| 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