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Dr. David M. Kruger, MD

(Dr. David Micah Kruger, MD)

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1983)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, spine surgery procedures, sports health

1000 Asylum Avenue Suite 2126
Hartford, CT 06105

(860) 253-0276

Dr. David M. Kruger, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Hartford, CT specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. David M. Kruger, MD is affiliated with Trinity Health of New England and ADVANCED ORTHOPEDICS NEW ENGLAND.

Office Locations

1000 Asylum Avenue Suite 2126
Hartford, CT 06105

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113 Elm Street Suite 302
Enfield, CT 06082

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224 Hartford Turnpike
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066

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Trinity Health of New England

35 Jolley Drive Suite 301
Bloomfield, CT 06002

(860) 728-6740

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506 Cromwell Avenue Suite 102
Rocky Hill, CT 06067

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Some issues Dr. David M. Kruger, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

spine X-ray

In 2012, Dr. David M. Kruger, MD performed more spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Kruger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Hartford, CT during 2012 were X-rays, spinal procedures, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	625
hip imaging	27
injections	19
musculoskeletal imaging	27
nerve procedures	27
pelvic imaging	19
spinal procedures	274
X-rays	293

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Kruger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Hartford, CT during 2013 were X-rays, spinal procedures, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	37
doctor visit	753
hip imaging	29
image guided procedures	13
injections	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	29
nerve procedures	37
pain management	13
pelvic imaging	29
spinal procedures	392
X-rays	400

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	407
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	67
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Kruger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Hartford, CT during 2014 were X-rays, spinal procedures, musculoskeletal imaging and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	485
hip imaging	35
image guided procedures	15
injections	15
minimally invasive procedures	15
musculoskeletal imaging	35
nerve procedures	15
pain management	15
pelvic imaging	17
spinal procedures	244
X-rays	266

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	56
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Kruger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Hartford, CT during 2015 were X-rays, spinal procedures, pelvic imaging and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	450
hip imaging	15
musculoskeletal imaging	15
nerve procedures	14
pelvic imaging	19
spinal procedures	148
X-rays	168

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	508
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	82
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Kruger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Hartford, CT during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
bone marrow tests	14
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	614
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	286
X-rays	268

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	40
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	48
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Kruger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Hartford, CT during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	560
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	250
X-rays	239

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	39
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Kruger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Hartford, CT during 2018 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	337
spinal procedures	133
X-rays	133

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	27
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Kruger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Hartford, CT during 2019 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	192
spinal procedures	73
X-rays	73

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	12
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Kruger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Hartford, CT during 2020 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	179
spinal procedures	51
X-rays	51

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	16
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Kruger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Hartford, CT during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	216
nerve procedures	14
spinal procedures	47
X-rays	33

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	19
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Kruger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Hartford, CT during 2022 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	207
spinal procedures	43
X-rays	43

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	22
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David M. Kruger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Hartford, CT were X-rays, spinal procedures, musculoskeletal imaging and hip imaging.

aspiration	16
bone marrow tests	14
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	419
hip imaging	26
image guided procedures	14
injections	15
minimally invasive procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	26
nerve procedures	19
pain management	14
pelvic imaging	21
spinal procedures	176
X-rays	178

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Kruger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	17
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	222
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	86
85 and over	35
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	104

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

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. David M. Kruger, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1983. He completed residency at Henry Ford Hospital. He is certified by the Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, American Board and has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1983)

Residency: Henry Ford Hospital (1988)

Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, American Board (1992)

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David M. Kruger, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health of New England

ADVANCED ORTHOPEDICS NEW ENGLAND

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Globus Medical, Inc.	$1,125 Excelsius - GPS $902	Spine $224
Stryker Corporation	$931 CAPRI Corpectomy Cage System $626	CANYON RETRACTOR SYSTEMS $151	CASCADIA Interbody System $141	INTERBODY DEVICE $12
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$234 EXPEDIUM $99	CONDUIT $79	BRAINLAB $56
NUVASIVE, INC.	$203 Osteocel $40	$162
IMPLANET America, Inc.	$164 $164
Other	$868 Zilretta $125	Axium INS DRG IPG $103	DSS $95	BSBHT - SPINE $87	Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $74	Other $384

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,532
Travel and Lodging	$993

Biography

Dr. David Kruger is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist. After completing medical school at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, he performed his residency at Henry Ford Hospital. These areas are among his clinical interests: spine surgery procedures, sports health, and musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Kruger is professionally affiliated with Trinity Health of New England.