Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Erik Kruger, MD

Ophthalmology · Kingston, PA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
703 RUTTER AVE, Kingston, PA 18704
5702887405
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1104886332 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kruger

Dr. Erik Kruger is an ophthalmology specialist in Kingston, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kruger performed 14,678 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kruger received a total of $547 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 24 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kruger is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 7% volume in PA $547 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
14,678
Medicare services
Top 7% in PA for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$164
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab)
An injection of faricimab-svoa, a medication administered in 0.1 mg doses.
6,120 $29 $75
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) 2,476 $690 $1,844
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
1,804 $29 $97
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
1,656 $80 $267
Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg 1,088 $181 $646
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
785 $86 $300
Pegcetacoplan intravitreal injection, 1 mg
An injection of pegcetacoplan administered into the vitreous humor of the eye. The dose specified is 1 milligram.
420 $120 $307
Retinal angiography with dye injection
This procedure uses a special camera to examine the blood vessels in the retina after a dye has been injected into the body.
62 $103 $286
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
52 $61 $213
Compounded drug, not otherwise classified
A medication prepared specifically for an individual patient by a pharmacist or physician, tailored to meet unique needs that cannot be fulfilled by commercially available products.
49 $64 $154
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
39 $43 $132
Retinal laser treatment for leaking blood vessels
This procedure uses a laser to seal leaking blood vessels in the retina. It is performed to prevent vision loss caused by fluid leakage from damaged retinal vessels.
34 $232 $702
Extended eye exam with retinal drawing
A detailed examination of the back of the eye that includes creating a drawing of the retina.
24 $17 $58
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
23 $90 $301
Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures
A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures.
22 $36 $96
Eye exam, established patient, focused
A limited examination of the visual system for an existing patient. The provider focuses on a specific eye-related concern or symptom.
13 $58 $214
Comprehensive eye exam, new patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient.
11 $97 $355
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$547
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $78/year across 7 years
Bottom 34% in PA for ophthalmology
10
Companies
24
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$78
2023
$85
2022
$63
2021
$19
2020
$15
2019
$94
2018
$193

Payments by company (2024)

ABBVIE INC.
$64
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$143
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$119
Genentech USA, Inc.
$91
ABBVIE INC.
$64
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$34
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$29
Biogen, Inc.
$22
Genentech, Inc.
$16
Alcon Vision LLC
$15
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 64.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BEOVU · EYLEA · EYLEA AFLIBERCEPT INJECTION · ILUVIEN · Iluvien · Izervay · Lucentis · OZURDEX · ReSTOR · Rocklatan · Vabysmo
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
39
County median income
$62,321
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
GEISINGER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER NORTHEAST
12.5 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Kruger is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in PA), with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Kruger experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kruger performed 6,120 eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Kruger receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kruger received a total of $547 from 10 companies across 24 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Kruger's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Kingston?
Dr. Kruger's average Medicare payment per service is $164. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Kruger) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →