Barbara J. Kreel, M.D.

Otolaryngology

Barbara J. Kreel is an Otolaryngology specialist based in Wilkes Barre, PA with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(570) 826-7923Wilkes Barre, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Barbara J. Kreel, M.D. has practiced otolaryngology for 42+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1984 and has 42+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 54 Otolaryngology providers in PASee all Otolaryngology in Wilkes Barre42+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2098dNPPES updated 2020-08-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-0027

Fax: (570) 826-7981
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

105

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

62

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

134

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $4k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Arthritis.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
37%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Anxiety Disorders
37%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Chronic Kidney Disease
30%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

COPD
30%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

Mood Disorders
29%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$26 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Barbara J. Kreel's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1984

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

  2. Board certified · Aug 23, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 42 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

OtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Taxonomy: 207Y00000X

Education & Training

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Class of 1984)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822-4903

Differs from practice location

Virtual Otolaryngology Care With Barbara J. Kreel

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Barbara J. Kreel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Wilkes Barre 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 Barbara J. Kreel

NPI records show Dr. Kreel as active with telehealth listed in Wilkes Barre, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (570) 826-7923.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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