Dr. Brian Krenzel
Last updated: Apr 13, 2012

Dr. Brian Krenzel

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 18 years
  • Graduation year: 2003
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1306030739

Dr. Brian Krenzel M.D.

Orthopedic Surgeon

He is located at 214 18th Street Southeast in Hickory, NC 28602. Can help patients with the following: ACL Tear, Baker's Cyst, Bursitis, Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Dislocated Ankle, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306030739. Appointment can be made via the phone number (704) 323-2000. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://www.orthocarolina.com/physicians/brian-a-krenzel-md. He is affiliated with 6 practices and 5 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel, being an orthopedic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Brian Krenzel.

  • ACL Tear
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture
  • Arthritis
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Back Pain
  • Baker's Cyst
  • Balance Issues
  • Bone Spurs
  • Broken Bone
  • Bunions
  • Bursitis
  • Car Accident Injuries
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Cerebral Palsy (CP)
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
  • Developmental Delays
  • Dislocated Ankle
  • Dislocated Shoulder
  • Elbow Pain
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Frostbite
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Golfer's Elbow
  • Hammer Toe
  • Headache
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Bursitis
  • Hip Replacement
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
  • Impingement Syndrome
  • Ingrown Toenail
  • Joint Fluid Extraction
  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Replacement
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Kyphosis
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Metatarsal Surgery
  • Morton's Neuroma
  • Neck Pain
  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
  • Physical Rehabilitation
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Post Amputation
  • Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Sacroiliac Joint Pain
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Separated Shoulder
  • Shoulder Bursitis
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolysis
  • Spondylosis
  • Sprain
  • Sprained Ankle
  • Sprained Wrist
  • Stress Fracture
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Trigger Finger
  • Whiplash
  • Wrist Surgery

Procedures Performed by Dr. Brian Krenzel

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Brian Krenzel as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter of North Carolina

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 29 plans from Ambetter of North Carolina
Ambetter of North Carolina plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Complete Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Complete Gold with Atrium Health HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Elite Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Focused Silver with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Focused Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Gold with Atrium Health HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Silver with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients

Cigna Healthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 17 plans from Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Connect Bronze 5500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze CMS Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze RD 6000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze RD CMS Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold CMS Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold RD CMS Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 3600 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 5000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver CMS Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver RD 3500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver RD CMS Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 22 plans from Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc
Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Classic 4700 HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Classic 4700 | with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Classic Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Classic Standard | with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard | with Atrium Health HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard | with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic | with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Diabetes HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple PCP Saver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple PCP Saver | with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | with Atrium Health HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals HMO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ Dental + Vision (No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Brian Krenzel is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Brian Krenzel is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery .

Bills through: Orthocarolina, Pa

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Smith \u0026 Nephew $38200
AstraZeneca $2870
Biomet $850

Other

Promotional Speaking or Service $32194
Travel and Lodging $5408
Consulting $2790
Food and Beverage $1887

Studies

Graduated in 2003

Other ways to reach out

  • Website: https://www.orthocarolina.com/physicians/brian-a-krenzel-md

Additional Specialities

  • Physical Therapist

Affiliated practices

Orthocarolina Spine Center
2001 Randolph Rd.
Charlotte, 28207 NC
(704) 323-2225
Orthocarolina PA
197 Piedmont Boulevard
Rock Hill, 29732 SC
(704) 323-2000
Hickory Orthopaedic Center PA
214 18th Street Southeast
Hickory, 28602 NC
(828) 322-5172
Fryecare Urgent Care - Hudson
3060 Hickory Boulevard
Hudson, 28638 NC
(828) 728-2080
Orthocarolina Gastonia
870 Summit Crossing Place
Gastonia, 28054 NC
(704) 671-1210
Appalachian Regional Pulmonology
950 State Farm Road
Boone, 28607 NC
(828) 268-1185

Affiliated hospitals

CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM LINCOLN
433 MCALISTER RD
LINCOLNTON, 28092 NC
(980) 212-2000
CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD
HICKORY, 28602 NC
(828) 326-3809
FRYE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
420 N CENTER ST
HICKORY, 28601 NC
(828) 322-6070
CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM-BLUE RIDGE
2201 S STERLING ST
MORGANTON, 28655 NC
(828) 580-5000
WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER
336 DEERFIELD ROAD
BOONE, 28607 NC
(828) 263-1211

Looking for more Orthopedic Surgeons?

There are 9 other orthopedic surgeons in this region.

Dr. Mark A. Katz
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 214 18th Street Southeast Hickory, 28602, NC
Dr. Timothy Kirkland
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 2165 Medical Park Drive Hickory, 28602, NC
Dr. Paul Eugene Brown
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 214 18th Street Southeast Hickory, 28602, NC
Dr. Scott W. Walker
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 3331 Tate Boulevard Southeast Hickory, 28602, NC
Dr. Ralph J. Maxy
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 2165 Medical Park Drive Hickory, 28602, NC
Dr. Alfred E. Geissele
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 2165 Medical Park Drive Hickory, 28602, NC
Dr. Christopher Houdek
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 2165 Medical Park Drive Hickory, 28602, NC
Dr. Heber Grey Winfield
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 214 18th Street Southeast Hickory, 28602, NC
Dr. Donald A. Campbell
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 2165 Medical Park Drive Hickory, 28602, NC
Troy Francis Alley
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 214 18th Street SE Hickory, 28602, NC

Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel accept patients with Ambetter of North Carolina?

Yes, Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel is listed in-network for Ambetter of North Carolina through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel treat?

Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel provides treatment for ACL Tear, Baker's Cyst, Bursitis, Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Dislocated Ankle, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel is affiliated with Orthocarolina Spine Center. For the full list of practices see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel?

Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel's office is located at 214 18th Street Southeast in Hickory, NC 28602.

Has Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Brian Allen Krenzel is affiliated with CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM LINCOLN. For the full list of hospitals see this list.