Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Mark Krel, D.O.

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1326450685
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 80.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
213 Quarry RD
Palo Alto, CA 943041416
(818) 421-0130
Mailing address
8374 Lost River RD
Eastvale, CA 928803917

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 26, 2021
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #20A14234

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1326450685. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
133
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$19,313
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 31 30 $130
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 26 21 $182
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 21 21 $169
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 19 18 $92
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 19 14 $76
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 17 17 $223

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Palo Alto Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 3.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$3,559
Transactions
68
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 16 $925.95
Biotronik Nro, INC. 5 $421.17
Abbott Laboratories 10 $409.57
Medtronic, INC. 6 $353.02
Neuropace, INC. 7 $257.08
Nevro Corp. 4 $224.01
Saluda Medical Americas, INC. 6 $217.18
Stryker Corporation 3 $148.31
Neurelis, INC. 1 $123.72
LivaNova USA, INC. 1 $89.94
Sk Life Science, INC. 3 $77.56
Monteris Medical Corporation 2 $44.64
Ucb, INC. 2 $39.99
Neurocrine Biosciences, INC. 1 $35.63
Abbvie INC. 1 $29.02

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$3,559

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Mark Krel's medical specialty?
Dr. Mark Krel practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Mark Krel practice?
Dr. Mark Krel practices at 213 Quarry RD, Palo Alto, CA 943041416. Office phone: 8184210130.
What is Dr. Mark Krel's NPI?
Dr. Mark Krel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326450685, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Mark Krel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Mark Krel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Mark Krel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.