Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Kraus, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Pittsburgh, PA

  • NPI 1538303961
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
125 N Saint Clair St, Apt. #323
Pittsburgh, PA 152063679
(502) 836-3065

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 27, 2011
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #239119

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538303961. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
882
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$35,638
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 460 168 $40
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 108 77 $13
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 101 59 $29
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 94 49 $90
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block 34 17 $68
86077 Blood bank physician services for cross match and/or evaluation and written report 27 20 $55
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 27 20 $14
88302 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope 20 16 $8
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination 11 11 $5

In context: peer comparison

Among 31 peers in Pittsburgh Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 101. This provider delivers 8.7× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Kraus's medical specialty?
Dr. James Kraus practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. James Kraus practice?
Dr. James Kraus practices at 125 N Saint Clair St, Pittsburgh, PA 152063679. Office phone: 5028363065.
What is Dr. James Kraus's NPI?
Dr. James Kraus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538303961, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Kraus accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Kraus accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Kraus commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (HCPCS 88304); Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (HCPCS 88312). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.