Dr Derek Kruse, - Medicare Hospitalist in Nashville, TN

Dr Derek Kruse, is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Nashville, Tennessee. He went to Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine and graduated in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Vanderbilt University Medical Center and his current practice location is 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (615) 322-3000.

Dr Derek Kruse is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 55728) 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 1528487550.

Contact Information

Dr Derek Kruse,
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic,
Nashville, TN 37232-0001
(615) 322-3000
(615) 936-0605

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Derek Kruse
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience10 Years
Location3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, Tennessee
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 Derek Kruse attended and graduated from Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528487550
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/07/2014
  • Last Update Date: 03/25/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648498568
  • Enrollment ID: I20170614003012

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Derek Kruse such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528487550NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist 55728 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vanderbilt University Medical Center50920234162742

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 Derek Kruse allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVanderbilt University Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104202761
PECOS PAC ID: 5092023416
Enrollment ID: O20151006000369

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 Derek Kruse 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 Derek Kruse,
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200,
Nashville, TN 37215-2691

Ph: () -
Dr Derek Kruse,
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic,
Nashville, TN 37232-0001

Ph: (615) 322-3000

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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