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2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1396953774 MD
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Neurology Physician in Rapid City, South Dakota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 19,866 in Neurology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 404 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
97.6/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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What the federal data shows
Jennifer Kruger, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 3,501 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 97.6/100
- MIPS score · +14 vs avg
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Jennifer Kruger, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
98 Top 15% higher than 85% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Jennifer Kruger, MD sits
This provider among neurology physician peers
Across the 5,437 neurology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Jennifer Kruger, MD writes more Part D claims than 86% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 85% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one neurology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Jennifer Kruger, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Jennifer Kruger, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Jennifer Kruger, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,501 167% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
97.6/100 14.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in South Dakota
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Jennifer Kruger, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 97.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) - 97.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Jennifer Kruger, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2929 5TH STREET, Rapid City, SD, 57701, with a listed phone of (605) 341-3770. NPI 1396953774 was issued on 05/18/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,501 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 404 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $927K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1396953774 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/18/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
97.5814
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.5348
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Jennifer Kruger, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Inc
Rapid City, SD
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
3,501
Total Claims
$927K
Total Drug Cost
404
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,745
- Total Day Supply
- 165,458
- Generic Drug Cost
- $167K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.30
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 65, 65-74: 143, 75-84: 150, 85+: 46
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Jennifer Kruger, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa-Levodopa
1,011 claims
- Carbidopa-Levodopa… 242
Carbidopa-Levodopa Er
242 claims
- Amantadine 177
Amantadine
177 claims
- Levetiracetam 168
Levetiracetam
168 claims
- Gabapentin 146
Gabapentin
146 claims
- Primidone 143
Primidone
143 claims
- Topiramate 143
Topiramate
143 claims
- Rasagiline Mesylate 137
Rasagiline Mesylate
137 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 1,011 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Er Carbidopa/Levodopa | 242 |
| Amantadine Amantadine Hcl | 177 |
| Levetiracetam | 168 |
| Gabapentin | 146 |
| Primidone | 143 |
| Topiramate | 143 |
| Rasagiline Mesylate | 137 |
| Ropinirole Hcl | 98 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 85 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Jennifer Kruger, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider
Jennifer Kruger, MD's 3,501 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in South Dakota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kruger.
Dr. William Andrews
MD
Yankton, SD
Dr. Arsalan Anwar
M.D.
Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Michael Bergan
M.D.
Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Jeffrey Boyle
MD/PHD
Sioux Falls, SD
Dr. Douglas Brown
MD
Rapid City, SD
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Dakota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Neurology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jennifer Kruger, MD's specialty? ▼
Jennifer Kruger, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Rapid City, South Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does Jennifer Kruger, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Jennifer Kruger, MD wrote 3,501 Medicare Part D claims totaling $927K in drug costs for 404 beneficiaries.
What is Jennifer Kruger, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Jennifer Kruger, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.6/100 (Quality: 86.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Jennifer Kruger, MD located? ▼
Jennifer Kruger, MD is located at 2929 5TH STREET, Rapid City, SD, 57701. Phone: (605) 341-3770.
What is Jennifer Kruger, MD's NPI number? ▼
Jennifer Kruger, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396953774, issued on 05/18/2007.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Jennifer Kruger, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Jennifer Kruger, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carbidopa-Levodopa, Carbidopa-Levodopa Er, Amantadine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Jennifer Kruger, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Jennifer Kruger, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,501 Part D claims and 404 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Jennifer Kruger, MD's credentials? ▼
Jennifer Kruger, MD's NPI is 1396953774 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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