Erik Forrest Kruger, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Kingston, PA

Erik Forrest Kruger, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Kingston, Pennsylvania. He went to Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Vision Innovation Centers Of Pa Llc and his current practice location is 703 Rutter Ave, Kingston, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 288-7405.

Erik Forrest Kruger is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD421729) 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 1104886332.

Contact Information

Erik Forrest Kruger, MD
703 Rutter Ave,
Kingston, PA 18704-4801
(570) 288-7405
(570) 288-7406

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Physician's Profile

Full NameErik Forrest Kruger
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience29 Years
Location703 Rutter Ave, Kingston, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Erik Forrest Kruger attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104886332
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/20/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537057484
  • Enrollment ID: I20101116000869

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Erik Forrest Kruger such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104886332NPI-NPPES
001953572MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD421729 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vision Innovation Centers Of Pa Llc084062534972

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. Erik Forrest Kruger allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEye Care Specialists, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215997879
PECOS PAC ID: 4981517257
Enrollment ID: O20031112000145
Entity NameVision Innovation Centers Of Pa Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962046458
PECOS PAC ID: 0840625349
Enrollment ID: O20200110000050

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. Erik Forrest 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
Erik Forrest Kruger, MD
703 Rutter Ave,
Kingston, PA 18704-4801

Ph: (570) 288-7405
Erik Forrest Kruger, MD
703 Rutter Ave,
Kingston, PA 18704-4801

Ph: (570) 288-7405

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Kingston, PA

Richard E Roth, DO
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 703 Rutter Ave, Kingston, PA 18704
Phone: 570-288-7405    Fax: 570-288-7406
Harvey James Reiser, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 703 Rutter Ave, Kingston, PA 18704
Phone: 570-288-7405    Fax: 570-288-7406
Dr. Daniel J Lutz, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 703 Rutter Ave, Kingston, PA 18704
Phone: 570-288-7405    Fax: 570-288-7406
Robert George Szulborski, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 703 Rutter Ave, Kingston, PA 18704
Phone: 570-288-7405    Fax: 570-288-7406
Donald Joseph Savage, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 703 Rutter Ave, Kingston, PA 18704
Phone: 570-288-7405    Fax: 570-288-7406
Michael Fasano,
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 703 Rutter Ave, Kingston, PA 18704
Phone: 570-288-7405    Fax: 570-288-7406

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