Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joel Kruse, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Omaha, NE

  • NPI 1629566211
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
985524 Nebraska Medical Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198
(402) 595-3939
Mailing address
982055 Nebraska Medical Ctr
Omaha, NE 681982055

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 23, 2018
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Nebraska #8364

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629566211. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
988
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$108,137
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 433 192 $110
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 206 87 $73
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 146 139 $106
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 75 72 $159
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 64 43 $196
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 25 25 $120
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 20 19 $75
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 19 13 $46

In context: peer comparison

Among 116 peers in Omaha Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 212. This provider delivers 4.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$25
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Urgo Medical North America, LLC 1 $24.51

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$25

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
55
Patients
12
Total drug cost
$9,705
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 25 0 $9,492
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 16 12 $90
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 14 0 $122

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joel Kruse's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Kruse practices Internal Medicine Physician in Omaha, NE.
Where does Dr. Joel Kruse practice?
Dr. Joel Kruse practices at 985524 Nebraska Medical Ctr, Omaha, NE 68198. Office phone: 4025953939.
What is Dr. Joel Kruse's NPI?
Dr. Joel Kruse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629566211, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Kruse accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Kruse accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Kruse commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.