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Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

2435 W Belvedere Avenue Suite 56
Baltimore, MD 21215

(410) 601-5961

Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD is an endocrinologist in Baltimore, MD specializing in adult endocrinology.

Office Locations

2435 W Belvedere Avenue Suite 56
Baltimore, MD 21215

(410) 601-5961

(410) 601-9390

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

DEXA with vertebral fracture assessment

By Affordability:

DEXA with vertebral fracture assessment

vertebral fracture assessment

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD performed more DEXA with vertebral fracture assessment procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for DEXA with vertebral fracture assessment, and vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

glycated protein test

lab tests

preventive care

screening test

In 2012, Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD had a list price for A1C test, blood tests, diabetes management, diabetes screening, glycated protein test, lab tests, preventive care, and screening test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Baltimore, MD during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	516
hospital care	136
inpatient care	136
musculoskeletal imaging	169
neck imaging	69
ultrasound (sonogram)	69
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	125
X-rays	169

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Baltimore, MD during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	550
hospital care	133
inpatient care	133
musculoskeletal imaging	172
neck imaging	91
ultrasound (sonogram)	91
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	135
X-rays	172

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	440

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	387
Black	143
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	80
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	61
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Baltimore, MD during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	551
hospital care	106
inpatient care	106
musculoskeletal imaging	221
neck imaging	66
ultrasound (sonogram)	66
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	192
X-rays	221

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	464

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	404
Black	149
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	77
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	58
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Baltimore, MD during 2015 were lab tests, diabetes management, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	121
doctor visit	531
hospital care	103
inpatient care	103
lab tests	121
musculoskeletal imaging	114
neck imaging	59
ultrasound (sonogram)	59
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	79
X-rays	114

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	774

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	714
Black	204
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	406
85 and over	156
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	36
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	63
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Baltimore, MD during 2016 were lab tests, diabetes management, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	231
doctor visit	568
hospital care	86
inpatient care	86
lab tests	231
musculoskeletal imaging	140
neck imaging	59
ultrasound (sonogram)	59
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	80
X-rays	140

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	115
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	87
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	35
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	60
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Baltimore, MD during 2017 were lab tests, diabetes management, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	233
doctor visit	555
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73
lab tests	233
musculoskeletal imaging	178
neck imaging	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	56
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	102
X-rays	178

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	388
Black	121
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	93
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	34
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	58
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Baltimore, MD during 2018 were lab tests, diabetes management, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	260
doctor visit	572
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79
lab tests	260
musculoskeletal imaging	243
neck imaging	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	41
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	147
X-rays	243

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	492

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	413
Black	155
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	249
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	91
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	35
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	56
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Baltimore, MD during 2019 were lab tests, diabetes management, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	317
doctor visit	630
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56
lab tests	317
musculoskeletal imaging	169
neck imaging	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	44
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	109
X-rays	169

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	432

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	404
Black	106
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	81
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	36
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	59
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Baltimore, MD during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	51
doctor visit	264
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66
lab tests	51
musculoskeletal imaging	52
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	38
X-rays	52

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	338

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	64
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	40
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	60
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Baltimore, MD during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	56
doctor visit	309
hospital care	82
inpatient care	82
lab tests	56
musculoskeletal imaging	150
neck imaging	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	16
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	89
X-rays	150

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	413

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	383
Black	93
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	78
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	42
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	58
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Baltimore, MD during 2022 were lab tests, diabetes management, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	172
doctor visit	480
hospital care	61
inpatient care	61
lab tests	172
musculoskeletal imaging	166
neck imaging	18
preventive care	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	18
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	81
X-rays	166

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	417

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	103
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	80
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	47
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	57
Dementia	10
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Baltimore, MD during 2023 were lab tests, diabetes management, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	194
doctor visit	509
hospital care	87
inpatient care	87
lab tests	194
musculoskeletal imaging	163
neck imaging	12
preventive care	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	12
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	81
X-rays	163

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	405

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	88
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	84
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	49
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	58
Dementia	11
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Baltimore, MD during 2024 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	151
doctor visit	390
hospital care	89
inpatient care	89
lab tests	151
musculoskeletal imaging	185
preventive care	23
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	90
X-rays	185

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	374

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	361
Black	77
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	89
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	50
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	56
Dementia	9
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Baltimore, MD were lab tests, diabetes management, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

diabetes management	178
doctor visit	494
hospital care	89
inpatient care	89
lab tests	178
musculoskeletal imaging	163
neck imaging	48
preventive care	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	48
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	103
X-rays	163

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD.

**Gender**
Female	414
Male	103

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	109
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	376
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	81
75 to 84	203
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	199

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	36
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	54
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	15
Dementia	11

Education & Training

She has a state license in Maryland.

Licensed In: Maryland

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Esther I. Krug, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Corcept Therapeutics	$1,200 Korlym $1,200
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$447 TOUJEO $273	LANTUS $86	AFREZZA $72	THYROGEN $16
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$199 INVOKANA $153	meters $17	XARELTO $16	INVOKAMET $13
AbbVie, Inc.	$121 Synthroid $52	Creon $24	$45
Amgen Inc.	$94 Repatha $65	Prolia $29
Other	$1,139 NATPARA $92	JANUMET XR $75	Omnipod $74	Tymlos $72	V-GO $57	Other $770

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,756
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,224
Education	$220