Dr Joseph Hoffmann Krug Jr, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Charlotte, NC

Dr Joseph Hoffmann Krug Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Charlotte, North Carolina. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Horizon Eye Care Pa and his current practice location is 135 S Sharon Amity Rd, Suite 100, Charlotte, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (704) 365-0555.

Dr Joseph Hoffmann Krug Jr is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 38797) 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 1649260290.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Hoffmann Krug Jr, MD
135 S Sharon Amity Rd, Suite 100,
Charlotte, NC 28211-2842
(704) 365-0555
(704) 367-8122



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Hoffmann Krug Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience42 Years
Location135 S Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina
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:
  • Dr Joseph Hoffmann Krug Jr attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649260290
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/25/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/31/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890822522
  • Enrollment ID: I20100428000593

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Hoffmann Krug Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649260290NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0009XOphthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist 38797 (North Carolina)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 38797 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterCharlotte, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Horizon Eye Care Pa216348407225

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Entity NameHorizon Eye Care Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235192113
PECOS PAC ID: 2163484072
Enrollment ID: O20041102001221

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Joseph Hoffmann Krug Jr, MD
Po Box 60160,
Charlotte, NC 28260-0160

Ph: (704) 365-0555
Dr Joseph Hoffmann Krug Jr, MD
135 S Sharon Amity Rd, Suite 100,
Charlotte, NC 28211-2842

Ph: (704) 365-0555

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Charlotte, NC

Dr. Lisa Anne Collea, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 6035 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone: 704-295-3000    Fax: 704-295-3468
Ernest M. Bhend, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6035 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone: 704-295-3000    Fax: 704-295-3121
Dr. James Wesley Heroman, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 497 N Wendover Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: 704-376-5424    Fax: 704-376-5354
Dr. Benjamin Charles Kramer, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 135 S Sharon Amity Rd Ste 100, Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: 704-365-0555    Fax: 704-367-8120
Jeffrey Ryan Stetler, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 6035 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone: 704-295-3000    Fax: 704-295-3468
Dr. Samuel Santander, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3621 Randolph Road, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28211
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Dr. Judy Diane Hustead, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 135 S Sharon Amity Rd, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: 704-365-0555    Fax: 704-367-8124

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