John R Krouse, MD

Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

John R Krouse is an Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine specialist based in Walnut Creek, CA with over 48 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(925) 274-2860Walnut Creek, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

John R Krouse, MD has been part of the Walnut Creek medical community since 2006 in group practice. A Creighton University School of Medicine graduate since 1978, he brings 48+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 271 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek48+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1279dNPPES updated 2022-11-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

106 La Casa Via #140, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3086

Fax: (925) 932-4527
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

1,742

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

462

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,911

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $687k

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
46%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Atrial Fibrillation
37%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

Ischemic Heart Disease
36%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
35%

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

Diabetes
30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Heart Failure
29%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$624 received from industry

27 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 John R Krouse'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 · 1978

    Creighton University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Nov 21, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 48 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.

Taxonomy: 207RI0011X

Education & Training

Creighton University School of Medicine (Class of 1978)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

106 La Casa Via #140, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Department of Defense

CMS Certification Number: 19050F

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Virtual Interventional Cardiology Care With John R Krouse

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

Schedule a virtual visit with John R Krouse for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Walnut Creek 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 John R Krouse

Dr. Krouse is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Walnut Creek, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (925) 274-2860.

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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