2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1518042514 MD
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RONALD KRAUSS, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in BERKELEY, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
158
Medicare Part D claims · 30 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
74.4657/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$198.96
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RONALD KRAUSS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.4657/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 158 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

74.4657/100
MIPS score · -9 vs avg
158
Part D claims, 2023
78%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

RONALD KRAUSS, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

74 12th percentile higher than 12% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RONALD KRAUSS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about RONALD KRAUSS, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/26/2006

NPI 1518042514

Primary specialty

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician

Mid-sized

7,852 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

158 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,639

MIPS final score

74.4657/100 8.634299999999996% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within California

1. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RONALD KRAUSS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
74.4657/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — 74.4657/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%74.5%
MIPS final score (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — 74.4657/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

RONALD KRAUSS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3101 TELEGRAPH AVE, BERKELEY, CA, 94705, with a listed phone of (510) 665-0500. NPI 1518042514 was issued on 10/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KRAUSS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 158 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 30 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 74.4657/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3101 TELEGRAPH AVE
BERKELEY, CA 94705

Provider Details

NPI 1518042514
Specialty Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/26/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

74.4657
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
46.6814
Cost
76
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RONALD KRAUSS, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

UCSF MEDICAL GROUP BUSINESS SERVICES
BERKELEY, CA
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for RONALD KRAUSS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$199

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RONALD KRAUSS, MD. To verify RONALD KRAUSS, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RONALD KRAUSS, MD — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 158 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

158
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
30
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
429
Total Day Supply
12,883
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.73
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: 18, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What RONALD KRAUSS, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Rosuvastatin Calcium
43
Ezetimibe
30
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
12
Pravastatin Sodium
11
Premarin
"Estrogens
N/A

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview

How RONALD KRAUSS, MD fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.

7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider

RONALD KRAUSS, MD's 158 claims are below the specialty average of 2,639.

Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KRAUSS.

Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RONALD KRAUSS, MD's specialty?
RONALD KRAUSS, MD specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in BERKELEY, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does RONALD KRAUSS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RONALD KRAUSS, MD wrote 158 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 30 beneficiaries.
What is RONALD KRAUSS, MD's Medicare quality score?
RONALD KRAUSS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.4657/100, Cost: 46.6814. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RONALD KRAUSS, MD located?
RONALD KRAUSS, MD is located at 3101 TELEGRAPH AVE, BERKELEY, CA, 94705. Phone: (510) 665-0500.
What is RONALD KRAUSS, MD's NPI number?
RONALD KRAUSS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518042514, issued on 10/26/2006.
Does RONALD KRAUSS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RONALD KRAUSS, MD's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RONALD KRAUSS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RONALD KRAUSS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Ezetimibe, Synthroid. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RONALD KRAUSS, MD accept Medicare?
RONALD KRAUSS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 158 Part D claims and 30 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RONALD KRAUSS, MD's credentials?
RONALD KRAUSS, MD's NPI is 1518042514 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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