Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Krug, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Charlotte, NC

  • NPI 1649260290
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
135 S Sharon Amity RD, Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 282112842
(704) 365-0555
fax (704) 367-8122
Mailing address
Po Box 60160
Charlotte, NC 282600160

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 31, 2022
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #38797

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649260290. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,627
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$402,422
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 1,137 710 $123
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 638 522 $121
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 586 518 $35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 482 339 $60
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 155 138 $27
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 91 67 $483
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 85 81 $44
92134 Imaging of retina 83 80 $38
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 49 40 $313
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 46 46 $10

In context: peer comparison

Among 31 peers in Charlotte Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 676. This provider delivers 5.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$963
Transactions
24
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 6 $201.38
Alcon Vision LLC 3 $175.73
Abbvie INC. 10 $174.82
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 2 $138.81
New World Medical,INC. 1 $132.23
Amgen INC. 1 $121.16
Notal Vision, INC. 1 $19.18

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$963

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
5,503
Patients
1,747
Total drug cost
$1,039,793
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 911 262 $27,699
Latanoprost Generic 694 202 $13,746
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 583 148 $262,718
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 561 144 $20,694
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 410 243 $20,709
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 395 116 $19,364
Rocklatan (Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost) Brand 330 85 $176,824
Rhopressa (Netarsudil Mesylate) Brand 307 83 $172,062
Timolol Maleate Generic 259 70 $9,148
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 246 59 $105,198

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Krug's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Krug practices Ophthalmology Physician in Charlotte, NC.
Where does Dr. Joseph Krug practice?
Dr. Joseph Krug practices at 135 S Sharon Amity RD, Charlotte, NC 282112842. Office phone: 7043650555.
What is Dr. Joseph Krug's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Krug's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649260290, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Krug accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Krug accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Krug commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.