Dr Donald E Kring Jr, DO - Medicare Anesthesiology in Pagosa Springs, CO

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Dr Donald E Kring Jr, DO is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. He went to Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice The Pagosa Medical Group Llc and his current practice location is 27b Talisman Dr Unit 3, Pagosa Springs, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (970) 372-0456.

Dr Donald E Kring Jr is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 5101008365) 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 1285628016.

Contact Information

Dr Donald E Kring Jr, DO
27b Talisman Dr Unit 3,
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147-7914
(970) 372-0456
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Donald E Kring Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience45 Years
Location27b Talisman Dr Unit 3, Pagosa Springs, Colorado
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:
  • Dr Donald E Kring Jr attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285628016
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/09/2026
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305821331
  • Enrollment ID: I20121002000793

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Donald E Kring Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285628016NPI-NPPES
CG1308OtherMIRR - TSC
050B810950OtherMIBCBS TSC
2905551MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 5101008365 (Michigan)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Pagosa Medical Group Llc872934293610

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. Dr Donald E Kring Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Pagosa Medical Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1255857660
PECOS PAC ID: 8729342936
Enrollment ID: O20180515001936
Entity NameYoungs Professional Services Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922178599
PECOS PAC ID: 2163524992
Enrollment ID: O20191101001862

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. Dr Donald E Kring Jr 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
Dr Donald E Kring Jr, DO
150 Mercury Village Dr Ste 210,
Durango, CO 81301-8955

Ph: () -		Dr Donald E Kring Jr, DO
27b Talisman Dr Unit 3,
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147-7914

Ph: (970) 372-0456

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