Craig C Kuglen Jr, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Conroe, TX

Craig C Kuglen Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Conroe, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At Houston and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Dejean And Kuglen Eye Associates Llp and his current practice location is 400 S Loop 336 W, Conroe, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (936) 539-4500.

Craig C Kuglen Jr is licensed to practice in Texas (license number H9530) 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 1639172422.

Contact Information

Craig C Kuglen Jr, MD
400 S Loop 336 W,
Conroe, TX 77304-3302
(936) 539-4500
(936) 539-1216



Physician's Profile

Full NameCraig C Kuglen Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience34 Years
Location400 S Loop 336 W, Conroe, Texas
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:
  • Craig C Kuglen Jr attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1639172422
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/24/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/12/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143225318
  • Enrollment ID: I20060921000210

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Craig C Kuglen Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1639172422NPI-NPPES
1246639-01MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology H9530 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dejean And Kuglen Eye Associates Llp85270411289

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Entity NameDejean & Kuglen Eye Associates Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952322067
PECOS PAC ID: 8527041128
Enrollment ID: O20040612000114

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Craig C Kuglen Jr, MD
400 S Loop 336 W,
Conroe, TX 77304-3302

Ph: (936) 539-4500
Craig C Kuglen Jr, MD
400 S Loop 336 W,
Conroe, TX 77304-3302

Ph: (936) 539-4500

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Conroe, TX

Timothy Wayne Doucet, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 400 S Loop 336 W, Conroe, TX 77304
Phone: 936-539-4500    Fax: 936-539-4050
Mark Schering Jenkins, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 333 N. Rivershire Dr., Suite 160, Conroe, TX 77304
Phone: 936-441-2020    Fax: 936-756-0656
Charles Downey Price, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 333 N. Rivershire Dr., Suite 160, Conroe, TX 77304
Phone: 936-441-2020    Fax: 936-756-0656
Mark Howard Wilkerson, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 400 S Loop 336 W, Conroe, TX 77304
Phone: 936-539-4500    Fax: 936-539-4050
Susan Kersey Fish, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Baptiste John Dejean Iii, M.D.
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Practice Location: 400 S Loop 336 W, Conroe, TX 77304
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