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Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD

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(546 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

University of Louisville School of Medicine

Professional interests include: hip problems, musculoskeletal problems, reconstructive surgery, and more.

214 18th Street, Se
Hickory, NC 28602

(828) 322-5172

Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine. Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD is affiliated with OrthoCarolina, Frye Regional Medical Center and ORTHOCAROLINA PA.

Office Locations

214 18th Street, Se
Hickory, NC 28602

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950 State Farm Road 200
Boone, NC 28607

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Some issues Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction

lower extremity surgery

reconstructive surgery

total hip replacement

In 2023, Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD performed more joint reconstruction, lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, and total hip replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 10%

By Volume:

total knee replacement

In 2023, Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD performed more total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	316
doctor visit	1178
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	308
hospital care	16
injections	316
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	90
lower extremity surgery	101
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	25
musculoskeletal imaging	560
pelvic imaging	104
reconstructive surgery	90
spinal procedures	46
X-rays	722

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	308
doctor visit	1268
fracture surgery	15
hip imaging	384
hospital care	31
injections	308
inpatient care	31
joint surgery	127
lower extremity surgery	142
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	45
musculoskeletal imaging	661
pelvic imaging	145
reconstructive surgery	127
revision surgery	13
spinal procedures	49
X-rays	848

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	517

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	758
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	359
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	81
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	241
doctor visit	1139
hip imaging	372
hospital care	22
injections	241
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	130
lower extremity surgery	130
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	34
musculoskeletal imaging	1049
pelvic imaging	128
reconstructive surgery	130
revision surgery	14
spinal procedures	47
X-rays	1221

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	526

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	768
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	370
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	89
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	234
doctor visit	1081
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	388
hospital care	16
injections	234
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	132
lower extremity surgery	143
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	35
musculoskeletal imaging	1014
pelvic imaging	89
reconstructive surgery	132
spinal procedures	25
X-rays	1114

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	540
Female	1064

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1514
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	744
From 75 to 84	484
85 and over	166
Less than 65	210

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC during 2016 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	195
doctor visit	894
fracture surgery	13
hip imaging	57
hospital care	17
injections	195
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	116
lower extremity surgery	129
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	57
musculoskeletal imaging	586
pelvic imaging	18
reconstructive surgery	116
spinal procedures	14
X-rays	561

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	479

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	693
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	348
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	70
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC during 2017 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	121
doctor visit	600
hip imaging	58
hospital care	18
injections	121
inpatient care	18
joint surgery	138
lower extremity surgery	138
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	58
musculoskeletal imaging	420
pelvic imaging	15
reconstructive surgery	138
X-rays	377

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	399

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	570
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	59
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC during 2018 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	109
doctor visit	683
hip imaging	48
injections	109
joint surgery	115
lower extremity surgery	115
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	59
musculoskeletal imaging	465
pelvic imaging	21
reconstructive surgery	115
spinal procedures	27
X-rays	454

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	389

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	605
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	46
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC during 2019 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	71
doctor visit	539
hip imaging	44
hospital care	11
injections	71
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	126
lower extremity surgery	126
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	44
musculoskeletal imaging	365
reconstructive surgery	126
X-rays	321

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	523
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	291
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	39
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC during 2020 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, lower extremity surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	101
doctor visit	606
hip imaging	35
hospital care	11
injections	101
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	146
lower extremity surgery	146
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	35
musculoskeletal imaging	233
pelvic imaging	12
reconstructive surgery	146
spinal procedures	13
X-rays	223

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	374

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	567
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	323
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	40
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC during 2021 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	86
doctor visit	565
hip imaging	21
injections	86
joint surgery	177
lower extremity surgery	177
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	21
musculoskeletal imaging	168
reconstructive surgery	177
X-rays	147

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	570
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	333
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	45
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC during 2022 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	54
doctor visit	454
hip imaging	22
injections	54
joint surgery	169
lower extremity surgery	169
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	22
musculoskeletal imaging	104
reconstructive surgery	169
X-rays	82

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	471
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	40
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Hickory, NC were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	166
doctor visit	818
fracture surgery	12
hip imaging	157
hospital care	17
injections	166
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	133
lower extremity surgery	137
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	39
musculoskeletal imaging	511
pelvic imaging	66
reconstructive surgery	133
revision surgery	13
spinal procedures	31
X-rays	551

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	433

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	639
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	222
85 and over	61
Less than 65	64
65 to 74	328

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	10
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. He has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine

Residency: Duke University Medical Center

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

OrthoCarolina

Frye Regional Medical Center

ORTHOCAROLINA PA

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 546 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Hickory, NC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$37,528 REDAPT Revision Hip System $11,862	R3 $9,652	SMF Short Monolithic Femoral $6,081	Anthology $2,610	Journey PFJ $1,130	Other $6,193
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$2,871 MOVANTIK $2,790	$81
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC	$850 Ortho-Knees $845	Ortho-Hips $6
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$388 REAL INTELLIGENCE $147	Navio Surgical System $128	ARIA $113
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$336 KNEES $200	ROSA-Knee $119	ADES Dual Mobility $17
Other	$592 GMK Sphere $185	HIPS $93	GMK EFFECIENCY $89	Caldolor $18	WOUND THERAPEUTICS $13	Other $195

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$32,194
Travel and Lodging	$4,997
Consulting Fee	$2,790
Food and Beverage	$2,549
Education	$36

Biography

Dr. Brian Krenzel is an adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery specialist. He is especially interested in knee problems, musculoskeletal problems, and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Krenzel's patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He attended medical school at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He trained at Duke University Medical Center for residency. His professional affiliations include Frye Regional Medical Center and OrthoCarolina. According to Frye Regional Medical Center, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Krenzel's office in Hickory, NC.