Sidney Kriger, MD
NPI 1174628879 · Ophthalmology Physician · Memphis, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sidney Kriger, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Memphis, TN (NPI 1174628879).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174628879
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0000015746 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,883 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 325 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 253 | $118 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 230 | $81 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 230 | $33 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 168 | $58 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 160 | $151 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 656 | 188 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 330 | 100 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 279 | 76 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 202 | 160 |
| Timolol Maleate | 191 | 65 |
| Ofloxacin | 140 | 115 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 117 | 41 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$96 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-14
- Last updated
- 2024-11-16
- Certified
- 2024-11-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sidney Kriger's NPI number?
- Sidney Kriger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174628879, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sidney Kriger's specialty?
- Sidney Kriger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sidney Kriger located?
- Sidney Kriger's practice location on file with NPPES is 6401 Poplar Ave Ste 340, Memphis, TN 38119-4840.
- What is Sidney Kriger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sidney Kriger is (901) 683-5500.
- Does Sidney Kriger accept Medicare?
- Sidney Kriger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sidney Kriger's NPI active?
- Yes — Sidney Kriger's NPI (1174628879) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.