Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Patricia Krimins, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner - Family · Cleveland, OH
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
200 PUBLIC SQ STE 2300, Cleveland, OH 44114
4433839300
In practice since 2022 (4 years)
NPI: 1104570555 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Krimins from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Krimins

Dr. Patricia Krimins is a nurse practitioner - family in Cleveland, OH, with 4 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Krimins performed 550 Medicare services across 326 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Krimins received a total of $3,204 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 32 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nurse practitioner - family. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Krimins is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 4 years in practice ▲ Top 16% volume in OH $3,204 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
550
Medicare services
Top 16% in OH for nurse practitioner - family
326
Unique beneficiaries
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~138 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Nursing facility visit, established patient, straightforward
A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves straightforward medical decision making and lasts at least 10 minutes.
185 $26 $137
Nursing facility visit, low complexity
A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care.
135 $48 $185
Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 114 $52 $206
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity
A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes.
74 $69 $237
Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity
Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes.
22 $87 $323
Initial nursing facility care, high complexity
An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes.
20 $116 $373
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,204
Total received (2022-2024)
Avg $1,068/year across 3 years
Top 9% in OH for nurse practitioner - family
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
32
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,204 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,260
2023
$1,546
2022
$397

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$361
ABBVIE INC.
$249
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$155
Lundbeck LLC
$125
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$104
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
$100
Organogenesis Inc.
$84
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$82
Top 3 companies account for 60.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2022-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$534
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$361
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$233
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$220
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$190
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$125
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$125
Lundbeck LLC
$125
Novo Nordisk Inc
$123
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$122
Dexcom, Inc.
$121
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$115
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$104
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$102
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
$100
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$92
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$89
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$86
Organogenesis Inc.
$84
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$82
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
Top 3 companies account for 35.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · Allevyn Gentle Border 10 x 10cm Ctn 10 · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CYGNUS DUAL · Descovy · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EPIDIOLEX · GIMOTI · GVOKE HYPOPEN · INGREZZA · JARDIANCE · LINZESS · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · Sunosi · UBRELVY · ULTOMIRIS · VYEPTI · Veklury · Wegovy
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for nurse practitioner - family in OH.

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Geographic Context

Family nurse practitioners within 10 mi
1,176
Per 100K population
94.1
County median income
$62,823
Nearest hospital
LUTHERAN HOSPITAL
2.7 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Krimins is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of OH peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Krimins experienced with nursing facility visit, established patient, straightforward?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Krimins performed 185 nursing facility visit, established patient, straightforward services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Krimins receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Krimins received a total of $3,204 from 21 companies across 32 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Krimins's costs compare to other family nurse practitioners in Cleveland?
Dr. Krimins's average Medicare payment per service is $48. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Krimins) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →