Dr Robert R Kraus Jr, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Decatur, IL

Dr Robert R Kraus Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Decatur, Illinois. He went to Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Decatur Memorial Hospital and his current practice location is 2 Memorial Dr, Ste 207, Decatur, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (217) 876-2780.

Dr Robert R Kraus Jr is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036108477) 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 1962469734.

Contact Information

Dr Robert R Kraus Jr, MD
2 Memorial Dr, Ste 207,
Decatur, IL 62526-3950
(217) 876-2780
(217) 876-2785

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert R Kraus Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience27 Years
Location2 Memorial Dr, Decatur, Illinois
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 Robert R Kraus Jr attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962469734
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/04/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991794760
  • Enrollment ID: I20040507000395

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert R Kraus Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962469734NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 036108477 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Decatur Memorial HospitalDecatur, ILHospital
Taylorville Memorial HospitalTaylorville, ILHospital
Pana Community HospitalPana, ILHospital
St Marys HospitalDecatur, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Decatur Memorial Hospital6204731144135

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 Robert R Kraus Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDecatur Memorial Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164477725
PECOS PAC ID: 6204731144
Enrollment ID: O20031203000685

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 Robert R Kraus 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 Robert R Kraus Jr, MD
2300 N Edward St, Gsbll,
Decatur, IL 62526-4163

Ph: (217) 876-2857
Dr Robert R Kraus Jr, MD
2 Memorial Dr, Ste 207,
Decatur, IL 62526-3950

Ph: (217) 876-2780

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2 Memorial Dr, Ste 207, Decatur, IL 62526
Phone: 217-876-2780    Fax: 217-876-2785

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