Sidney Herman Kriger, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Memphis, TN

Sidney Herman Kriger, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Memphis, Tennessee. He graduated from medical school in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 6401 Poplar Ave Ste 340, Memphis, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (901) 683-5500.

Sidney Herman Kriger is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 0000015746) 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 1174628879.

Contact Information

Sidney Herman Kriger, MD
6401 Poplar Ave Ste 340,
Memphis, TN 38119-4840
(901) 683-5500
(901) 683-2900



Physician's Profile

Full NameSidney Herman Kriger
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience41 Years
Location6401 Poplar Ave Ste 340, Memphis, Tennessee
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:
  • Sidney Herman Kriger graduated from medical school in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174628879
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/12/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466467220
  • Enrollment ID: I20080317000652

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Sidney Herman Kriger such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174628879NPI-NPPES
00084962OtherTNBLUE X
3720118MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 0000015746 (Tennessee)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Sidney Herman Kriger allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSidney H Kriger Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538362751
PECOS PAC ID: 6709891633
Enrollment ID: O20080319000561

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Sidney Herman Kriger, MD
6401 Poplar Ave, Suite 340,
Memphis, TN 38119-4823

Ph: (901) 683-5500
Sidney Herman Kriger, MD
6401 Poplar Ave Ste 340,
Memphis, TN 38119-4840

Ph: (901) 683-5500

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