Active NPI 1467571448 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Stephen M Krant , MD

Plastic Surgery • La Jolla, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Krant, MD is a certified Plastic Surgery practicing in La Jolla, CA. With approximately 57 years of clinical experience since graduating from Yale University School Of Medicine in 1969, Dr. Krant delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 528 NAUTILUS ST.

Dr. Krant accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, punch biopsy, first skin growth. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

528 Nautilus St

La Jolla, CA 920376138

Telephone 8584543161

Fax 8584592442

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Sk Cllinic Surgical Center Facility NPI 1952560740

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Yale University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1969

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Plastic Surgery in La Jolla, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

57 Yrs +19.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 37.3 Yrs

State Avg: 26.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

27 Specialists

Practicing in La Jolla, CA (941 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

32.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Krant (57 Years) 57 Yrs

La Jolla Specialty Average (37.3 Years) 37.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	341	80	$150.00	$97.10
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	249	19	$180.00	$143.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	176	56	$200.00	$136.30
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	79	35	$300.00	$191.48
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	12	$100.00	$61.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	443	81	$150.00	$96.96
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	208	18	$179.86	$137.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	91	40	$200.00	$136.73
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	42	30	$300.00	$190.92
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	13	11	$150.00	$137.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	275	81	$150.00	$98.34
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	85	25	$180.00	$147.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	38	$200.00	$138.86
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	34	29	$300.00	$194.49
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	19	16	$150.00	$145.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	281	88	$150.00	$99.04
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	79	15	$176.96	$142.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	43	$200.00	$140.27
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	39	28	$300.00	$195.13
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	24	18	$152.08	$145.78
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	15	$100.00	$61.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	118	53	$169.07	$80.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	40	$223.69	$116.79
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	47	15	$312.55	$135.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	17	$222.66	$54.19
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	25	20	$300.00	$156.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	168	68	$150.00	$78.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	111	55	$200.00	$113.78
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	99	53	$300.00	$152.59
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	13	12	$165.38	$134.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	196	76	$150.51	$72.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	109	58	$200.00	$106.27
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	65	41	$303.08	$141.92
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	27	12	$175.93	$116.29
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	24	24	$400.00	$202.17
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	12	$100.00	$43.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$300.00	$160.75
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	13	13	$198.31	$97.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	115	44	$150.00	$70.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	113	55	$200.00	$104.39
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	68	37	$300.00	$140.21
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	15	15	$400.00	$199.42
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	11	$100.00	$42.56
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$300.00	$158.72
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	11	11	$186.00	$100.66

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Plastic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208200000X

State License CA G29780

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 528 NAUTILUS ST, LA JOLLA, CA 920376138 (Tel: 8584543161)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 528 NAUTILUS ST, LA JOLLA, CA 920376138 (Tel: 8584543161)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as STEPHEN KRANT, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Plastic Surgery (License #G29780 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 28, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1467571448

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: March 28, 2007

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

528 Nautilus St

La Jolla, CA 920376138

Phone: 8584543161

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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