Joseph Krug, MD
NPI 1649260290 · Ophthalmology Physician · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Krug, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1649260290).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649260290
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 38797 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
3,233 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,206 | $120 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 562 | $33 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 428 | $58 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 346 | $117 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 138 | $26 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 96 | $83 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 1,046 | 288 |
| Latanoprost | 729 | 222 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 669 | 172 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 567 | 142 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 495 | 147 |
| Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprostbrand: Rocklatan | 393 | 89 |
| Netarsudil Mesylatebrand: Rhopressa | 345 | 100 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$963 across 24 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
- 2005-10-25
- Last updated
- 2022-03-31
- Certified
- 2022-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Krug's NPI number?
- Joseph Krug's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649260290, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Krug's specialty?
- Joseph Krug is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Krug located?
- Joseph Krug's practice location on file with NPPES is 135 S Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211-2842.
- What is Joseph Krug's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Krug is (704) 365-0555.
- Does Joseph Krug accept Medicare?
- Joseph Krug is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Krug's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Krug's NPI (1649260290) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.