Dr. John M. Kratz
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 49 years
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1275648289
Dr. John M. Kratz MD
Cardiologist
He is located at 171 Ashley Avenue in Charleston, SC 29425. Can help patients with the following: Angina, Chest Pain, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Edema, Myocarditis, Pulmonary Edema. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275648289. Appointment can be made via the phone number (843) 792-1414. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://muschealth.org/muscapps/providerdirectory/Kratz-John. He is affiliated with 1 practices.
Conditions treated
Dr. John Kratz, being an cardiologist, 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. John M. Kratz.
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Achalasia
- Amyloidosis
- Angina
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Stenosis
- Arrhythmia
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
- Birth Defects
- Blood Clots
- Bradycardia
- Cardiomyopathy
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Collapsed Lung
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Edema
- Endocarditis
- Fainting
- Heart Attack
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Valve Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- May-Thurner Syndrome
- Mitral Insufficiency
- Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP)
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Myocarditis
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Pacemaker
- Palpitations
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Pericardial Tamponade
- Pericarditis
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC)
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
- Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)
- Renal Vascular Disease
- Rheumatic Fever
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW)
Procedures Performed by Dr. John M. Kratz
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. John M. Kratz as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
First Choice Next
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from First Choice Next
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Choice Next Bronze Essential | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Bronze Premier | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Bronze Signature | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Gold Premier | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Gold Signature | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Silver Essential | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Silver Premier | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Silver Signature | HMO · Silver | 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. John M. Kratz is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. John M. Kratz is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery) .
Bills through: University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
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
| Atricure | $498 |
| Cryolife | $466 |
| Zimmer Biomet | $206 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $2197 |
Other ways to reach out
- Website: https://muschealth.org/muscapps/providerdirectory/Kratz-John
Additional Specialities
- Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. John Kratz?
Dr. John Kratz's office is located at 171 Ashley Avenue in Charleston, SC 29425.
Does Dr. John Kratz accept patients with First Choice Next?
Yes, Dr. John Kratz is listed in-network for First Choice Next through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Dr. John Kratz treat?
Dr. John Kratz provides treatment for Angina, Chest Pain, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Edema, Myocarditis, Pulmonary Edema. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. John Kratz have affiliation with practices?
Dr. John Kratz is affiliated with MUSC Health Ashley River Tower.