MICHAEL R. KRALIK MD – NPI #1982642450
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

MICHAEL KRALIK is a thoracic surgeon located in PHOENIX, AZ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1982642450 to MICHAEL KRALIK on June 04, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).

The NPI profile was previously updated about 9 years ago on Apr 28, 2017. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MICHAEL KRALIK below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL R. KRALIK

NPI Number
1982642450
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL R. KRALIK
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1331 N 7TH STREET
SUITE 375
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Phone: (602) 307-0070 Fax: (602) 307-0080
Mailing address
1331 N 7TH ST
STE 375
PHOENIX, AZ 85006-2707
Phone: (602) 776-3464 Fax: (602) 307-0080
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208G00000X
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary)
AZ 31426
2086S0129X
- Surgery / Vascular Surgery
AZ 31426
208600000X
- Surgery
AZ 31426

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
CLEVELAND CLINIC LERNER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE OF CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY - Graduated 1986
Accepts Medicare
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Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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