Dr. Michael A. Kraus, MD

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Nephrologist
NPI1730147836
Medicare services, 2018
533
Part D claims, 2020
11
Publications
47
Clinical trials
2
Hospital affiliations
1
Practice address
1701 N Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Practice phone
Call (317) 962-2000
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Primary practice

IU Health Methodist Hospital

Hospital · Indianapolis, Indiana

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Dr. Michael A. Kraus is a nephrologist in Indianapolis, Indiana

Dr. Kraus practices at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, part of Indiana University Health.

Dr. Kraus' NPI, 1730147836, was assigned on May 1, 2006. Dr. Kraus graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1985. Dr. Kraus' Indiana license number on file is 01040795.

NPI and contact details
NPI enumeration date
May 1, 2006
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(317) 962-2000
Professional email
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Sex
Male
Medical school graduation
1985

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Michael A. Kraus practices at 2 locations in Indianapolis, Indiana

Dr. Kraus' primary practice is IU Health Methodist Hospital, at 1701 N Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202 in Marion County. The practice phone is (317) 962-2000. The NPI Registry lists Dr. Kraus' practice address as 550 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5149.

  • IU Health Methodist HospitalPrimary
    1701 N Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202 · Marion CountyPhone(317) 962-2000
  • NPI Registry address
    550 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5149Phone(317) 963-6875

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Affiliation Data; Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Michael A. Kraus is affiliated with 1 site of care and 2 medical groups

Dr. Kraus' primary practice is IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, part of Indiana University Health. The medical group on file is IU Health Medical Group. Dmand AI also links Dr. Kraus to 1 more medical group, named with a free account.

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Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data

Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Michael A. Kraus' practice

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EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
IU Health Methodist HospitalAvailable with a free account
+1 medical groupAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Michael A. Kraus is one of 197 nephrologists in Indiana

Nephrology is Dr. Kraus' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207RN0300X. Dr. Kraus is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dmand AI has Dr. Kraus' licenses on file in 2 states: Indiana and Iowa.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Nephrology, IndianaPrimaryLicense 01040795A · 1992 to 2025 · taxonomy 207RN0300X
  • Iowa license1988 to 1993

Nephrologists near Dr. Kraus

Counts of nephrologists with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Michael A. Kraus billed Medicare for 533 services in 2018

CMS data shows 533 Medicare services from Dr. Kraus across 6 procedure codes in 2018. Medicare paid $65,630 for them. Every service was in an office.

Medicare services, 2018533
Paid by Medicare$65,630
Procedure codes6

Dr. Kraus' Medicare services by type, 2017 to 2018

  • 2017
  • 2018
Tests and treatments
2017: 4772018: 29139%
Office and hospital visits
2017: 7122018: 22768%
Other services
2017: 02018: 15
Surgery
2017: 142018: 0100%

Dr. Kraus compared with the Indiana median for nephrologists, 2018

  • Dr. Kraus
  • Indiana median
Medicare services
533vs 91942% below
Part D claims
11vs 82399% below

Medians across 204 nephrologists in Indiana with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Kraus' most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2018

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Michael A. Kraus' patients have a median age of 61

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Kraus' median patient age at 61, with 50% women.

Dr. Kraus' patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 61

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women50%
  • Men50%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

Dr. Michael A. Kraus wrote 11 Medicare Part D claims in 2020

In 2020, Dr. Kraus wrote 11 Medicare Part D claims. Every claim was for a generic drug. They cover 1 drug, with $231 in total drug cost. In 2019, CMS named 279 claims across 17 drugs.

Part D claims, 202011
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$231

Dr. Kraus' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2020

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2019 to 2020

  • 2019
  • 2020
Claims for drugs CMS names
2019: 2792020: 1196%

Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2020, 17 in 2019.

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Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026

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Dr. Michael A. Kraus has 47 publications on record

Dmand AI links 47 papers to Dr. Kraus, published from 2003 to 2024. 2012 was the busiest year, with 4. The most frequent topics are Renal Dialysis, Kidney Failure, Chronic and Acute Kidney Injury. Dr. Kraus has published most often in Am J Kidney Dis. Dr. Kraus' most frequent co-authors are John Mark Burkart, MD, Fredric O. Finkelstein, MD and Rachid Daoui, MD.

Papers47
Years published2003 to 2024

Dr. Kraus' papers by year, 2010 to 2024

Topics Dr. Kraus writes about most

  • Renal Dialysis
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic
  • Acute Kidney Injury
  • Vancomycin
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Hemodialysis, Home
  • Catheterization, Central Venous
  • Dialysis Solutions

Dr. Kraus' most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Kraus

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Michael A. Kraus has worked on 2 clinical trials

Dmand AI links Dr. Kraus to 2 clinical trials. Conditions studied include Cytokine Release Syndrome, Renal Insufficiency and Kidney Diseases.

Clinical trials with Dr. Kraus by phase

  1. NonePhase 1: no trials
  2. 1Phase 2: 1 trial
  3. 1Phase 2/3: 1 trial
  4. NonePhase 3: no trials
  5. NonePhase 4: no trials

Conditions in Dr. Kraus' trials

  • Cytokine Release Syndrome
  • Renal Insufficiency
  • Kidney Diseases
  • Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Recent clinical trials with Dr. Kraus

Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)

Dr. Michael A. Kraus received $149,753 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 142 general payments to Dr. Kraus from 6 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 84% of the total. CorMedix Inc. paid the most, $88,797.

General payments to Dr. Kraus by program year, 2016 to 2025

General payments to Dr. Kraus by kind, 2016 to 2025

$149.8Kin total
  • Consulting fees$125,23284%
  • Speaker and faculty fees$10,0007%
  • Travel and lodging$5,7994%
  • Food and beverage$4,9493%
  • Other$3,7743%

Companies that paid Dr. Kraus the most, 2016 to 2025

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Michael A. Kraus has 12 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 12 awards for Dr. Kraus, most recently America's Top Doctors in 2018.

Awards and honors for Dr. Kraus

  1. 2018
    • America's Top Doctors
    • Indianapolis Monthly
  2. 2014
    • Lifetime Achievement Award
    • Sagamore of the Wabash
  3. Undated
    • Alpha Omega Alpha
    • America’s Top Doctors
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Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Michael A. Kraus graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine

Dr. Kraus graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1985.

  1. Medical schoolIndiana University School Of Medicine
  2. Board certified in internal medicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  3. Board certified in nephrologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Michael A. Kraus accepts plans from 13 insurance carriers

Dr. Kraus is in network with 13 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Elevance
  • Aspirus Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • HCSC
  • Humana
  • +5 more carriersWith a free account

Plan types Dr. Kraus accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO9
  2. HMO7
  3. EPO4
  4. Medicare4
  5. POS4

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Michael A. Kraus's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Affiliation DataDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Clinical trials and co-investigatorsDmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Michael A. Kraus' NPI number?

Dr. Michael A. Kraus' NPI number is 1730147836. It was assigned on May 1, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Michael A. Kraus?

Dr. Michael A. Kraus is a nephrologist in Indianapolis, Indiana. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Nephrology Physician (taxonomy code 207RN0300X).

Where does Dr. Michael A. Kraus practice?

Dr. Kraus practices at 1701 N Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Dr. Kraus also practices at 550 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5149. Dr. Kraus' primary practice is IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, part of Indiana University Health. Dmand AI also links Dr. Kraus to 1 medical group.

What is Dr. Michael A. Kraus' office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Kraus is (317) 962-2000.

What is Dr. Michael A. Kraus' medical license number?

Dr. Kraus' Indiana license number on file is 01040795, one of the licenses on file in 2 states.

Which states has Dr. Michael A. Kraus been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Kraus in Indiana (1992 to 2025) and Iowa (1988 to 1993).

Which hospitals is Dr. Michael A. Kraus affiliated with?

Dr. Kraus practices at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

What medical group is Dr. Michael A. Kraus part of?

Dr. Kraus is linked to IU Health Medical Group. Dmand AI links Dr. Kraus to 1 more medical group.

Does Dr. Michael A. Kraus accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Kraus billed Medicare for 533 services in 2018.

Is Dr. Michael A. Kraus board certified?

Yes. Dr. Kraus is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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What services does Dr. Michael A. Kraus bill to Medicare?

In 2018, Dr. Kraus' most billed Medicare services were dialysis (90966), office visit, established patient (99214) and office visit, established patient (99213).

Where did Dr. Michael A. Kraus go to medical school?

Dr. Kraus graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1985.

What drugs does Dr. Michael A. Kraus prescribe most?

In 2020 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kraus' most prescribed drugs by claims were Doxazosin Mesylate.

Has Dr. Michael A. Kraus received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $149,753 in general payments to Dr. Kraus from 6 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from CorMedix Inc.

How long has Dr. Michael A. Kraus been practicing?

Dr. Kraus graduated from medical school in 1985, 41 years ago.

Does Dr. Michael A. Kraus do research?

Dmand AI links 47 publications to Dr. Kraus, published from 2003 to 2024. Dr. Kraus has worked on 2 clinical trials.

Who does Dr. Michael A. Kraus publish with?

Dr. Kraus' most frequent co-authors are John Mark Burkart, MD (3 shared papers), Fredric O. Finkelstein, MD (3 shared papers) and Rachid Daoui, MD (2 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Michael A. Kraus accept?

Dr. Kraus is in network with 13 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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