Quick answers
- Does Erik F. Kruger accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erik F. Kruger accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Erik F. Kruger see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 686 Original Medicare patients and 24,355 services for Erik F. Kruger. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Erik F. Kruger's NPI number?
- 1104886332. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Erik F. Kruger, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 686 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 24,355 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)14,580 services
- Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg (J2781)2,085 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)1,738 services
- Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)1,600 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)1,446 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes40%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Erik F. Kruger is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1815 Madison AveNew York, NY 10035 (212) 844‑2020
- 235 Park Ave S, Fl 2New York, NY 10003 (212) 844‑2020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Erik F. Kruger as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Union Square Eye Center LLC17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Union Square Eye Center LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1104886332 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians