Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicholas Krier, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Santa Maria, CA

  • NPI 1689818056
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1400 E Church St
Santa Maria, CA 934545906
(805) 739-3759
Mailing address
937 E Main St, Suite 201
Santa Maria, CA 934545309

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 5, 2014
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A110983

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689818056. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
152
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$24,442
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 42 41 $110
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 26 26 $45
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 22 21 $14
00560 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels 18 18 $623
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 15 15 $362
76942 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 15 15 $31
93503 Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring 14 14 $88

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Santa Maria Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 21. This provider delivers 7.2× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nicholas Krier's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Krier practices Anesthesiology Physician in Santa Maria, CA.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Krier practice?
Dr. Nicholas Krier practices at 1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA 934545906. Office phone: 8057393759.
What is Dr. Nicholas Krier's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Krier's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689818056, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Krier accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Krier accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Krier commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620); Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (HCPCS 76937). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.