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Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD

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(Christopher Kruger, MD)

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

New York Medical College (1986)

Professional interests include: cataract surgery

2507 South Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

(845) 471-3111

Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD is an ophthalmologist in Poughkeepsie, NY specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from New York Medical College in 1986 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD is affiliated with Optum East, OPTUM MEDICAL CARE PC and PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK PC.

Office Locations

2507 South Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

fundus photography

ophthalmic biometry

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

visual field test

In 2023, Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD had a list price for fundus photography, ophthalmic biometry, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

comprehensive eye exam

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

extraocular surgery

eye exam

eye tests

intermediate eye exam

intraocular lens implant

lacrimal surgery

lacrimal procedures

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

punctal occlusion

punctal plug insertion

simple cataract surgery

In 2023, Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD had a list price for anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, comprehensive eye exam, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, extraocular surgery, eye exam, eye tests, intermediate eye exam, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lacrimal surgery, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, punctal occlusion, punctal plug insertion, and simple cataract surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

laser eye surgery

secondary cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2012, Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD had a list price for laser eye surgery, secondary cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Poughkeepsie, NY during 2012 were eye procedures, lab tests, blood draw and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	31
capsulotomy	14
doctor visit	206
eye procedures	2357
lab tests	55
laser treatment	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Poughkeepsie, NY during 2013 were eye procedures, lab tests, blood draw and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	57
doctor visit	213
eye procedures	2193
lab tests	113
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	323
Female	562

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	761
Black	50
Hispanic	35
Asian	25
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	348
From 75 to 84	290
85 and over	195
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Poughkeepsie, NY during 2014 were eye procedures, lab tests, blood draw and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	25
capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	253
eye procedures	1987
lab tests	45
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	22
laser treatment	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	530

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	698
Black	50
Hispanic	38
Asian	15
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	322
From 75 to 84	280
85 and over	159
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Poughkeepsie, NY during 2015 were eye procedures, lab tests, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	25
doctor visit	326
eye procedures	2071
lab tests	40
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	620
Female	1092

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1450
Black	118
Hispanic	74
Asian	38
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	738
From 75 to 84	550
85 and over	314
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Poughkeepsie, NY during 2016 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	11
doctor visit	399
eye procedures	1907
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	308
Female	505

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	699
Black	53
Hispanic	26
Asian	20
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	355
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	139
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Poughkeepsie, NY during 2017 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	16
doctor visit	461
eye procedures	1853
lab tests	15
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	299
Female	503

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	689
Black	48
Hispanic	27
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	157
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Poughkeepsie, NY during 2018 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	11
capsulotomy	14
doctor visit	467
eye procedures	1747
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	48
laser treatment	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	518

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	715
Black	46
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	295
85 and over	148
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Poughkeepsie, NY during 2019 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	19
doctor visit	396
eye procedures	1691
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	44
laser treatment	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	516

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	711
Black	44
Hispanic	32
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	339
From 75 to 84	300
85 and over	143
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Poughkeepsie, NY during 2020 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	350
eye procedures	1344
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	45

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	462

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	624
Black	39
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	273
85 and over	124
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Poughkeepsie, NY during 2021 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	24
doctor visit	344
eye procedures	2225
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	28
laser treatment	24

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	370
Female	626

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	848
Black	61
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	383
From 75 to 84	399
85 and over	169
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Poughkeepsie, NY during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	24
doctor visit	134
eye procedures	2438
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	23
laser treatment	24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	394
Female	661

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	882
Black	70
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	407
From 75 to 84	434
85 and over	176
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Poughkeepsie, NY were eye procedures, lab tests, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and blood draw.

blood draw	25
capsulotomy	18
doctor visit	322
eye procedures	1983
lab tests	53
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	33
laser treatment	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	316
Female	543

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	52
Asian / Pacific Islander	12
Non-Hispanic White	734
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	33
Other	15

**Age**
75 to 84	305
85 and over	156
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	351

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD graduated from New York Medical College in 1986. He completed residency at New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: New York Medical College (1986)

Residency: New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Optum East

OPTUM MEDICAL CARE PC

PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK PC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Magnacare, EmblemHealth Plan, Inc, Great West Healthcare, Fidelis, Oscar, Multiplan, Affinity by Molina Healthcare, Aetna, United Healthcare, Tricare, Oxford, Consumer Health Network, Medicare, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Healthfirst, Humana, Cigna, Coventry, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, MVP Health Care, Connecticare, First Health Network, Private Healthcare Systems, Centivo, Northwell Direct Network, The New York State Health Insurance Program, CDPHP, Health Insurance Plan of Greater Network and Partners Health Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Magnacare

EmblemHealth Plan, Inc

Great West Healthcare

Fidelis

Oscar

Multiplan

Affinity by Molina Healthcare

Aetna

United Healthcare

Tricare

Oxford

Consumer Health Network

Medicare

Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield

Healthfirst

Humana

Cigna

Coventry

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

MVP Health Care

Connecticare

First Health Network

Private Healthcare Systems

Centivo

Northwell Direct Network

The New York State Health Insurance Program

CDPHP

Health Insurance Plan of Greater Network

Partners Health Plan

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher John Kruger, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$133 LUMIGAN $133
The Medicines Company	$39 ORBACTIV $23	MINOCIN $16
TissueTech, Inc.	$15 AmnioGuard $15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$187

Biography

Dr. Christopher Kruger's specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). He is especially interested in cataract surgery. Dr. Kruger obtained his medical school training at New York Medical College and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with New York Medical College. His distinctions include: Castle Connolly Top Doctor; Hudson Valley Magazine; and Fisons Honors Award. Dr. Kruger's professional affiliations include Optum East and MidHudson Regional Hospital. According to Optum East, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Poughkeepsie, NY.

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