Howard D Krein, M.D.
Howard D Krein is an Otolaryngology specialist based in Philadelphia, PA with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Howard D Krein, M.D. has practiced otolaryngology for 26+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (class of 2000), he has been practicing for over 26 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
925 Chestnut St 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4216
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better13.76%
Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)
13.76% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
99
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
44
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
109
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$212 received from industry
3 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 Howard D Krein's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.32 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
26 years in practice
Experienced
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
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (Class of 2000)
Virtual Otolaryngology Care With Howard D Krein
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Howard D Krein for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Philadelphia 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 Howard D Krein
Dr. Krein is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Philadelphia, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (215) 955-6760.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
925 Chestnut St 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4216
Mailing Address
925 Chestnut St 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4216
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