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Ophthalmology

Joseph H. Krug Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Charlotte, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Joseph H. Krug Jr., MD is an ophthalmologist at 135 S Sharon Amity Rd, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28211. Phone: (704) 365-0555. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joseph H. Krug Jr. had 1,044 Original Medicare patients and 3,303 services. NPI 1649260290. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 135 S Sharon Amity Rd, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28211 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (704) 365‑0555
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
  • Group practice: Horizon Eye Care PA
  • Medical school: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons · graduated 1982 (44 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph H. Krug Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Joseph H. Krug Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph H. Krug Jr. 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 Joseph H. Krug Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,044 Original Medicare patients and 3,303 services for Joseph H. Krug Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joseph H. Krug Jr.'s NPI number?
1649260290. 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 Joseph H. Krug Jr., 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 patients1,044
Services billed to Medicare3,303
Different services or procedures29
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,206 services
  2. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)562 services
  3. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)428 services
  4. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)346 services
  5. Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (92020)138 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure67%
  • Arthritis41%
  • Ischemic heart disease23%
  • Diabetes21%
  • Chronic kidney disease21%

Hospitals where Joseph H. Krug Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph H. Krug Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joseph H. Krug Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph H. Krug Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Horizon Eye Care PA27 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Charlotte

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlotte, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Horizon Eye Care PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolColumbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Graduation year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1649260290
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians