Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Kreulen, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Sacramento, CA

  • NPI 1568660165
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 81.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4860 Y St, Acc #3800
Sacramento, CA 958172307
(916) 734-2700

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 12, 2009
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A100646

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568660165. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
757
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$120,335
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 160 128 $68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 107 97 $101
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 75 75 $85
28285 Correction of toe joint deformity 53 26 $228
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 43 43 $138
20902 Harvest of graft from large bone 35 35 $142
28313 Reconstruction of soft tissue angular deformity of toe 34 19 $192
27680 Release of leg and/or ankle tendon 30 17 $230
20680 Removal of deep implant from bone 29 18 $251
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 25 22 $37

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in Sacramento Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 120. This provider delivers 6.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,066,686
Transactions
54
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Arthrex, INC. 40 $1,054,356.36
Restor3D, INC. 9 $11,595.97
Stryker Corporation 1 $168.94
MedShape, INC. 1 $162.09
Bone Support INC. 1 $144.17
Orthofix Medical, INC. 1 $132.66
Evolution Surgical, INC 1 $125.88

By nature of payment

Royalty or License
$1,009,687
Consulting Fee
$23,744
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$19,250
Travel and Lodging
$12,747
Food and Beverage
$1,258

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Kreulen's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Kreulen practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Sacramento, CA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Kreulen practice?
Dr. Christopher Kreulen practices at 4860 Y St, Sacramento, CA 958172307. Office phone: 9167342700.
What is Dr. Christopher Kreulen's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Kreulen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568660165, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Kreulen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Kreulen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Kreulen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.