Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sidney Kriger, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Memphis, TN

  • NPI 1174628879
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6401 Poplar Ave Ste 340
Memphis, TN 381194840
(901) 683-5500
fax (901) 683-2900
Mailing address
6401 Poplar Ave, Suite 340
Memphis, TN 381194823

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 16, 2024
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #0000015746
Medicaid
TN #3720118

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1174628879. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,688
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$206,940
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 379 372 $117
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 284 221 $83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 253 217 $119
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 201 192 $34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 170 165 $57
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 83 58 $468
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 78 78 $44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 76 76 $153
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 46 46 $141
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 35 32 $645

In context: peer comparison

Among 23 peers in this city , average services per provider: 352. This provider delivers 4.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$96
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 2 $36.82
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. 2 $35.70
Thea Pharma Inc. 1 $23.35

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$96

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,075
Patients
807
Total drug cost
$240,885
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 555 158 $12,484
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 282 86 $47,328
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 258 65 $7,521
Timolol Maleate Generic 176 62 $3,979
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 171 138 $10,585
Ofloxacin Generic 124 106 $3,191
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 112 36 $5,944
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 87 24 $41,304
Rhopressa (Netarsudil Mesylate) Brand 80 20 $34,895
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 56 44 $2,302

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Sidney Kriger's medical specialty?
Dr. Sidney Kriger practices Ophthalmology Physician in Memphis, TN.
Where does Dr. Sidney Kriger practice?
Dr. Sidney Kriger practices at 6401 Poplar Ave Ste 340, Memphis, TN 381194840. Office phone: 9016835500.
What is Dr. Sidney Kriger's NPI?
Dr. Sidney Kriger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174628879, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sidney Kriger accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sidney Kriger accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sidney Kriger commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.