DR. FREDERICK JOSEPH KRETZSCHMAR MD
NPI 1245348861
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Greenbrae, CA

Active since August 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.93/100
CMS Quality Rating
250 BON AIR RD, GREENBRAE, CA 94904(415) 925-7174(415) 898-0870 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 12, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Frederick Joseph Kretzschmar Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. FREDERICK JOSEPH KRETZSCHMAR MD (NPI 1245348861) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Greenbrae, California, licensed in California (G49874) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245348861
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. FREDERICK JOSEPH KRETZSCHMARCredential: MD
Location Address250 BON AIR RDGreenbrae, CA 94904
Mailing Address1615 Hill Rd, Ste BNovato, CA 94947 · (415) 898-7649 · Fax (415) 898-0870
Fax(415) 898-0870
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateAugust 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 12, 2007
✔ NPI 1245348861 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G49874
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
Also ListedNuclear MedicineTaxonomy 207U00000X · License G49874 (CA)
250 BON AIR RD, Greenbrae, CA 94904

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedCA00G498740CA
Medicare UPINA51492
Medicaid00G498740CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Frederick Joseph Kretzschmar Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5294828521
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081211000835
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Frederick Kretzschmar reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
250 BON AIR ROAD
Greenbrae, CA 94904
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 20

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
1,362 services611 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 88341
Special stained specimen slides are used to analyze tissue in detail. In this process, extra procedures may be needed for a more thorough examination. These involve applying special stains to the tissue on slides, enhancing specific elements for closer study.
657 services141 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
582 services297 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 88342
This procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.
239 services183 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 88307
A pathology examination of tissue with moderate complexity involves a detailed study of a small tissue sample from your body. Using a microscope, experts analyze the tissue's structure and cells to identify any abnormalities. This helps in diagnosing various health conditions accurately.
229 services114 patients
Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 88360
Microscopic genetic analysis of a tumor involves examining your tumor's genes under a microscope. This helps identify specific genetic changes in the tumor cells. This information can aid in diagnosing, predicting disease progression, and determining the most effective treatment options.
174 services57 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94904 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$154.04 typical visit price
range $69.07 – $202.63
Typical copayment $38.51 (range $17.26 – $50.65)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$119.61 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.64
Typical copayment $29.90 (range $5.86 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.93/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

Reported Quality Measures

Skin Cancer: Biopsy Reporting Time - Pathologist to Clinician
78%23 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
250 BON AIR RD
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
250 BON AIR RD
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
Internal Medicine
250 BON AIR RD, 3RD FLOOR
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
250 BON AIR RD
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
Rehabilitation Practitioner
250 BON AIR RD
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
Counselor (Mental Health)
250 BON AIR RD
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
Advanced Practice Midwife
250 BON AIR RD
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
Registered Nurse
250 BON AIR RD
GREENBRAE, CA 94904

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Frederick Kretzschmar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Frederick Kretzschmar is 1245348861. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 25, 2006.

Where is Frederick Kretzschmar located?

Frederick Kretzschmar practices at 250 Bon Air Rd, Greenbrae, CA 94904. The listed phone number is (415) 925-7174.

What is Frederick Kretzschmar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Frederick Kretzschmar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Frederick Kretzschmar is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Frederick Kretzschmar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Frederick Kretzschmar reassigns Medicare benefits to Marin Medical Laboratories (Greenbrae, CA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Frederick Kretzschmar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Frederick Kretzschmar was last updated on July 12, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.