Alexander Kraev, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Alexander Kraev is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Billings, MT with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MT can see Alexander Kraev, M.D. in person in Billings or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine graduate since 2006, he brings 20+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
75
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
19
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
49
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$319 received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Alexander Kraev's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 27, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
Po Box 35100, Billings, MT 59107-5100
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Alexander Kraev
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alexander Kraev for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Billings required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alexander Kraev
Dr. Kraev is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Billings, MT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (406) 238-2500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Alexander Kraev
Practice Location
801 N 29th St, Billings, MT 59101-0905
Mailing Address
Po Box 35100, Billings, MT 59107-5100
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