Christopher John Kruger, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Poughkeepsie, NY

Christopher John Kruger, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Poughkeepsie, New York. He went to New York Medical College and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Metropolitan Medical Practice Plan Pc, Optum Medical Care Pc and his current practice location is 2507 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (845) 231-5600.

Christopher John Kruger is licensed to practice in New York (license number 171627) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1205815453.

Contact Information

Christopher John Kruger, MD
2507 South Rd,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-5458
(845) 231-5600
(845) 432-3950

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher John Kruger
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience38 Years
Location2507 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher John Kruger attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205815453
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/17/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264415330
  • Enrollment ID: I20040609001519

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher John Kruger such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205815453NPI-NPPES
01341928MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 171627 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Westchester Medical CenterValhalla, NYHospital
Metropolitan Hospital CenterNew york, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Metropolitan Medical Practice Plan Pc8022286384202
Optum Medical Care Pc9931013240997

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher John Kruger allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOptum Medical Care Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982643003
PECOS PAC ID: 9931013240
Enrollment ID: O20031119000321
Entity NameMetropolitan Medical Practice Plan Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306138383
PECOS PAC ID: 8022286384
Enrollment ID: O20110713000171
Entity NameIcahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609120674
PECOS PAC ID: 8224282926
Enrollment ID: O20130205000439

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher John Kruger is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher John Kruger, MD
110 S Bedford Rd, Caremount Medical Pc,
Mount Kisco, NY 10549-3446

Ph: (914) 241-1050
Christopher John Kruger, MD
2507 South Rd,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-5458

Ph: (845) 231-5600

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