Karl Vincent Crudo, M.D.
With over 26 years in family medicine, Karl Vincent Crudo, M.D. is a long-established family medicine physician in Galveston. He has been in practice for 26+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 37% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6522dNPPES updated 2008-06-27 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202374.96/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.6%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
1.6% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.9%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
292
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
913
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
12,364
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $946k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
26 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Karl Vincent Crudo
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karl Vincent Crudo for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Galveston 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 Karl Vincent Crudo
NPI records show Dr. Crudo as active with telehealth listed in Galveston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (409) 772-2222.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Karl Vincent Crudo
Practice Location
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555-5302
Mailing Address
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555-5302
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