2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1538571054 M.D.
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TRICIA KRUGER, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician in KINGMAN, Arizona. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
279
Medicare Part D claims · 130 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
MIPS score
83.2066/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: TRICIA KRUGER, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in KINGMAN, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 279 claims across 130 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.2066/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: TRICIA KRUGER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.2066 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 279 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

TRICIA KRUGER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

TRICIA KRUGER, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/02/2014

NPI 1538571054

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

279 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

MIPS final score

83.2066/100 0.10660000000000025% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Arizona

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within Arizona

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TRICIA KRUGER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospitalist Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.2066/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 83.2066/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 83.2066/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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TRICIA KRUGER, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in KINGMAN, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1538571054. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

TRICIA KRUGER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3269 N STOCKTON HILL RD, KINGMAN, AZ, 86409, with a listed phone of (928) 757-2101. NPI 1538571054 was issued on 06/02/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KRUGER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 279 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 130 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83.2066/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.7387, Cost 71.2832), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

3269 N STOCKTON HILL RD
KINGMAN, AZ 86409

Provider Details

NPI 1538571054
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/02/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

83.2066
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.7387
Quality
71.2832
Cost
82
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

279
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
130
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
296
Total Day Supply
5,767
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
14 (5.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
62

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.95
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 55, 75-84: 38, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Cefdinir
21
Atorvastatin Calcium
17

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How TRICIA KRUGER, M.D. fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

TRICIA KRUGER, M.D.'s 279 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Arizona

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KRUGER.

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TRICIA KRUGER, M.D.'s specialty?
TRICIA KRUGER, M.D. specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in KINGMAN, Arizona. Credentials: M.D..
How much does TRICIA KRUGER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TRICIA KRUGER, M.D. wrote 279 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 130 beneficiaries.
What is TRICIA KRUGER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
TRICIA KRUGER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.2066/100 (Quality: 87.7387, Cost: 71.2832). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TRICIA KRUGER, M.D. located?
TRICIA KRUGER, M.D. is located at 3269 N STOCKTON HILL RD, KINGMAN, AZ, 86409. Phone: (928) 757-2101.
What is TRICIA KRUGER, M.D.'s NPI number?
TRICIA KRUGER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538571054, issued on 06/02/2014.
Does TRICIA KRUGER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, TRICIA KRUGER, M.D. had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TRICIA KRUGER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TRICIA KRUGER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cefdinir, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TRICIA KRUGER, M.D. accept Medicare?
TRICIA KRUGER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 279 Part D claims and 130 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TRICIA KRUGER, M.D.'s credentials?
TRICIA KRUGER, M.D.'s NPI is 1538571054 with credentials M.D.. 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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