Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Charles Krone, M.D.
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Tucson, AZ
- NPI 1497899173
- Accepts Medicare
- 64 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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2380 N Ferguson Ave, Suite 102
Tucson, AZ 857122837
(520) 795-7260
fax (520) 795-3024 - Additional location
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1505 N Swan RD Ste 121
Tucson, AZ 857124044
(520) 795-3090
fax (520) 795-3537 - Mailing address
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2380 N. Ferguson Avenue, Suite 102
Tucson, AZ 857122837
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 8, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1962 — 64 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Arizona #5671
- Medicaid
- AZ #201715
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497899173. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
302
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$39,718
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 199 | 106 | $124 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 63 | 63 | $155 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 21 | 21 | $167 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 19 | 19 | $97 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 17 peers in this city , average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 4.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,008
Transactions
84
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 32 | $905.15 | |
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 9 | $320.64 | |
| AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC. | 13 | $208.96 | |
| Celgene Corporation | 12 | $182.58 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. | 2 | $68.58 | |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 4 | $59.63 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $55.53 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | 2 | $42.55 | |
| Ardelyx, Inc. | 2 | $37.60 | |
| Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc | 1 | $26.88 | |
| Celltrion USA Inc. | 1 | $22.86 | |
| EVOKE PHARMA, INC. | 1 | $20.36 | |
| IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC | 1 | $18.97 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 1 | $18.69 | |
| Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $18.65 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
374
Patients
134
Total drug cost
$63,809
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 125 | 44 | $3,043 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 87 | 28 | $1,027 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 41 | 18 | $1,235 |
| Sutab (Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf) | Brand | 32 | 32 | $5,485 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 30 | 12 | $876 |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | Generic | 19 | 0 | $597 |
| Mesalamine | Generic | 17 | 0 | $19,333 |
| Viberzi (Eluxadoline) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $19,711 |
| Motegrity (Prucalopride Succinate) | Brand | 11 | 0 | $12,502 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Charles Krone's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Krone practices Gastroenterology Physician in Tucson, AZ.
Where does Dr. Charles Krone practice?
Dr. Charles Krone practices at 2380 N Ferguson Ave, Tucson, AZ 857122837. Office phone: 5207957260.
What is Dr. Charles Krone's NPI?
Dr. Charles Krone's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497899173, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Krone accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Krone accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Krone commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.