Howard S Kroop, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Phila, PA

Howard S Kroop, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Phila, Pennsylvania. He went to University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine and graduated in 1972 and has 52 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Jefferson University Physicians, Dimarino Kroop Prieto Gastrointestinal Associates Pa and his current practice location is 132 S 10th St, 480 Main Building, Phila, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (215) 955-8900.

Howard S Kroop is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD014474E) 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 1427027614.

Contact Information

Howard S Kroop, MD
132 S 10th St, 480 Main Building,
Phila, PA 19107-5244
(215) 955-8900
(215) 955-5245



Physician's Profile

Full NameHoward S Kroop
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience52 Years
Location132 S 10th St, Phila, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Howard S Kroop attended and graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1972
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427027614
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/06/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426072182
  • Enrollment ID: I20070430000072

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Howard S Kroop such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427027614NPI-NPPES
000386560008MedicaidPA
1731602MedicaidNJ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD014474E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Thomas Jefferson University HospitalPhiladelphia, PAHospital
Inspira Medical Center ElmerElmer, NJHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Jefferson University Physicians79118191801269
Dimarino Kroop Prieto Gastrointestinal Associates Pa832593390621

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameJefferson University Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326093675
PECOS PAC ID: 7911819180
Enrollment ID: O20040225000232

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Howard S Kroop, MD
132 S 10th St, 480 Main Building,
Phila, PA 19107-5244

Ph: (215) 955-8900
Howard S Kroop, MD
132 S 10th St, 480 Main Building,
Phila, PA 19107-5244

Ph: (215) 955-8900

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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 215-969-2900    Fax: 215-969-1856
Christopher James Adkins, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 215-955-8900    Fax: 215-955-5245
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Practice Location: 1411 Wolf St, Phila, PA 19145
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Dr. Efua Asamoah-odei, MD
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Ivan Rudolph, M.D.
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