Physician Profile
Michael E. Kralovec, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kralovec
Michael E. Kralovec, MD practices orthopaedic surgery in Crown Point, IN. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 2,121 Medicare patients across 5,740 services. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (219) 921-1444
- Email not available
Practice Locations
500 E 109TH AVE
Crown Point, IN 46307
833 W Lincoln Hwy Ste 110E
Schererville, IN 46375
601 Gateway Blvd N
Chesterton, IN 46304
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,740 services · 2,121 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
393 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
65 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
46 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope | Procedure | 29881 |
14 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Removal of joint lining from multiple knee joint compartments using an endoscope | Procedure | 29876 |
13 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Repair of knee joint with drilling and or scraping of joint using an endoscope | Procedure | 29879 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
414 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
339 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
207 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views | Imaging | 73522 |
20 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 9 related providers in 2 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Crown Point 2
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 7
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Kralovec's specialty?
Dr. Kralovec is an orthopaedic surgeon in Crown Point, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Kralovec?
Dr. Kralovec is listed at 500 E 109Th Ave, Crown Point, IN 46307. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Kralovec?
The number on file is (219) 921-1444. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kralovec's NPI number?
Dr. Kralovec's National Provider Identifier is 1336433580. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How long has Dr. Kralovec been practicing?
Dr. Kralovec has 15+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2011. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kralovec known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kralovec performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Kralovec confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kralovec. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.