DR. KENNETH H CRAGER MD
NPI 1902891120
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Bradenton, FL

Q: What is Kenneth Crager's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Crager is 1902891120. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 14, 2005.

Q: What is Kenneth Crager's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Crager was last updated on January 20, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since September 14, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

315 75TH ST W, BRADENTON, FL 34209(941) 792-8329(941) 761-0599 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 20, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

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About Dr. Kenneth H Crager Md NPPES

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

DR. KENNETH H CRAGER MD (NPI 1902891120) is an individual rheumatology provider in Bradenton, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME64188) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902891120

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X

Provider Legal NameDR. KENNETH H CRAGERCredential: MD

Location Address315 75TH ST WBradenton, FL 34209-3201

Mailing Address315 75th St WBradenton, FL 34209-3201 · (941) 761-1998 · Fax (941) 761-0599

Phone(941) 792-8329

Fax(941) 761-0599

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1986

Enumeration DateSeptember 14, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 20, 2022

✔ NPI 1902891120 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RR0500X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME64188

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.

315 75TH ST W, Bradenton, FL 34209

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid000066300FL

Other23759FL · Bcbs

Other660002259FL · Rail Road Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kenneth H Crager 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 ID9436292463

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100129000642

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

1,050 services382 patients

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301

Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.

648 services97 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

130 services87 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

111 services71 patients

Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles 20552

Trigger point injection is a procedure used to treat painful areas of muscle that contain trigger points, or knots of muscle that form when muscles do not relax. 1-2 muscles are typically treated in one session. The procedure involves injecting medications into these points to alleviate pain.

24 services23 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 20600

This procedure involves inserting a thin needle into a small joint to remove (aspirate) or inject fluid. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or administer medication directly into the joint. It's generally safe with minimal discomfort.

21 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sarasota, FL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number100087

Location1700 S Tamiami TrlSarasota, FL 34239 · Sarasota County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hca Florida Blake Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bradenton, FL

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number100213

Location2020 59th St WBradenton, FL 34209 · Manatee County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34209 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

$130.04 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $171.84

Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$99.16 typical visit price

range $17.57 – $139.16

Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Depression Utilization of the PHQ-9 Tool

The percentage of patients age 18 and older with the diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia who have a completed PHQ-9 during each applicable 4 month period in which there was a qualifying visit

Patients 4MonthsOfEnd: 5% · 40 patients

Patients 4MonthsOfStart: 2% · 42 patients

7%41 patients

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

98%4,620 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

83%5,108 patients2/55-star benchmark: 99%

Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period

96%834 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

39%292 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

98%4,195 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

70%1,556 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

40%837 patients2/55-star benchmark: 90%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

70%1,541 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization

Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization

38%1,195 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen

41%1,406 patients2/55-star benchmark: 96%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients screenedForUse: 98% · 1,445 patients

Patients tobacco: 97% · 1,445 patients

93%138 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

100%1,556 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

56%1,556 patients3/55-star benchmark: 89%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

21%1,556 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.

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