Active NPI 1881684918 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David Micah Kruger , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Vernon, CT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Kruger, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Vernon, CT. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1983, Dr. Kruger delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 224 HARTFORD TPKE.

Dr. Kruger is affiliated with Mclean Fund and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views, established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

224 Hartford Tpke

Vernon, CT 060664763

Telephone 8607286740

Fax 8605471554

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Vernon Urgent Care Center, Llc Facility NPI 1609865757

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Vernon, CT

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

43 Yrs +6.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 36.5 Yrs

State Avg: 30.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Vernon, CT (374 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

50.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

65.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kruger (43 Years) 43 Yrs

Vernon Specialty Average (36.5 Years) 36.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	163	147	$169.00	$33.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	101	79	$218.00	$94.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	47	$307.00	$133.57
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	35	31	$159.00	$33.27
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	33	29	$430.00	$183.58
72120 X-ray lower and sacral spine including bending views 2 or 3 views	18	18	$235.00	$36.65
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	16	$137.00	$59.39
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	16	16	$162.00	$25.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$400.00	$174.42
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	11	11	$155.00	$43.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	84	62	$216.98	$90.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	82	68	$305.10	$131.97
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	60	55	$169.00	$38.21
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	28	25	$430.00	$188.21
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	20	16	$159.00	$34.86
72120 X-ray lower and sacral spine including bending views 2 or 3 views	16	16	$235.00	$41.27
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	15	$137.80	$60.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$401.92	$175.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	88	72	$176.24	$96.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	57	$257.88	$135.42
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	43	32	$169.00	$42.91
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	35	27	$371.29	$193.25
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	16	$111.00	$61.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	102	78	$175.00	$96.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	81	68	$255.28	$140.12
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	33	31	$366.00	$195.23
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	33	27	$169.00	$42.00
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	14	14	$8911.00	$1070.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	84	67	$170.42	$80.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	76	58	$259.47	$116.66
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	28	24	$169.00	$39.69
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	23	13	$159.00	$38.86
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	19	16	$366.00	$157.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	99	77	$170.00	$80.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	64	54	$256.73	$117.28
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	52	47	$169.00	$38.10
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	21	14	$159.00	$38.75
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	17	17	$366.00	$156.85
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$425.00	$177.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	178	109	$170.00	$76.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	81	67	$255.00	$109.94
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	75	62	$169.00	$36.61
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	59	59	$425.00	$171.29
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	30	25	$162.00	$36.09
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	28	25	$159.00	$35.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$278.00	$112.84
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	12	12	$155.00	$44.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	329	184	$170.00	$75.78
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	160	145	$169.00	$36.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	135	135	$425.00	$168.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	96	86	$255.00	$110.11
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	55	46	$159.00	$34.32
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	36	35	$155.00	$43.88
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	28	28	$241.00	$51.63
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views	24	21	$162.00	$34.88
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	11	11	$8911.00	$948.25

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-03-27

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CT 030753

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Anthem Bcbs

D10030753CT01

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mclean Fund

75 Great Pond Rd, Simsbury, CT 060701980

Secondary Practice Locations

1000 Asylum Ave, Suite 2126

Hartford, CT 061051770

Phone: 8607286740

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

7 Associated Practitioners

Jessica Temple , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1235565490

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Matthew Grosso , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1316366792

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Richard Ahrens , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1417389735

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Brian Katz , MS, PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1629224126

Master of Science, Physician Assistant (Certified)

Marci Mcallister , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1760629448

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Daryle Ruark , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1831174846

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location March 27, 2024

Registered at 224 HARTFORD TPKE, VERNON, CT 060664763 (Tel: 8607286740)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 27, 2024

Registered at 224 HARTFORD TPKE, VERNON, CT 060664763 (Tel: 8607286740)

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NPI Profile Active September 14, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 14, 2010

Registered at 1000 ASYLUM AVE, SUITE 2126, HARTFORD, CT 061051770 (Tel: 8607286740)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 14, 2010

Registered at 1000 ASYLUM AVE, SUITE 2126, HARTFORD, CT 061051770 (Tel: 8607286740)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 14, 2010

Recorded as DAVID KRUGER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 14, 2010

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #030753 in CT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 28, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1881684918

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: October 28, 2005

Last Update: March 27, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

224 Hartford Tpke

Vernon, CT 060664763

Phone: 8607286740

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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