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DR. RICHARD W. KRUSE D.O.
NPI 1063504843
Orthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery in Wilmington, DE

Active since September 29, 2006PECOS Enrolled
A.I. DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN, 1600 ROCKLAND ROAD, WILMINGTON, DE 19803(302) 651-4000(302) 651-4945 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 7, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Richard W. Kruse D.o. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RICHARD W. KRUSE D.O. (NPI 1063504843) is an individual pediatric orthopaedic surgery provider in Wilmington, Delaware, licensed in Delaware (C20004245) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063504843
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XP3100X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD W. KRUSECredential: D.O.
Location AddressA.I. DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN, 1600 ROCKLAND ROADWilmington, DE 19803-3607
Mailing AddressPo Box 191, Provider Enrollment DeptRockland, DE 19732-0191 · (302) 651-6212 · Fax (302) 651-4945
Phone(302) 651-4000
Fax(302) 651-4945
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 7, 2017
✔ NPI 1063504843 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Pediatric Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XP3100X
Licenses✔ Licensed in DE · C20004245✔ Licensed in FL · OS14323
Definition
An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones.
Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License C20004245 (DE)
Also ListedPediatrics · Sports MedicineTaxonomy 2080S0010X · License OS14323 (FL)
A.I. DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN, Wilmington, DE 19803
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Other Identifiers 9

Medicaid1605765NY
Medicare UPINF75296
Medicaid1430611MD
Medicaid001476918PA
Medicaid6054102NJ
Medicare PIN000847T34
Medicaid9840787000WV
Medicaid1476918PA
Medicaid6401104VA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Richard W. Kruse D.o. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Richard Kruse reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

The Nemours Foundation
734 mi
Multi-Specialty
807 CHILDRENS WAY
Jacksonville, FL 32207
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 703 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265585806 (904) 697-3600

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. ALEXANDRA A. TAYLOR MD
Emergency Medicine (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
A.I. DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN, 1600 ROCKLAND ROAD
WILMINGTON, DE 19803
New Castle County (302) 651-4000
DR. ELLEN S. DEUTSCH MD
Otolaryngology (Pediatric Otolaryngology)
A.I. DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN, 1600 ROCKLAND ROAD
WILMINGTON, DE 19803
New Castle County (302) 651-5895
DR. FRANCES R. ZAPPALLA D.O.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
A.I. DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN, 1600 ROCKLAND ROAD
WILMINGTON, DE 19803
New Castle County (302) 651-4000
DR. SUSMITA B. NESARGI MD
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
A.I. DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN, 1600 ROCKLAND ROAD
WILMINGTON, DE 19803
New Castle County (302) 651-4000
DR. ELLEN A. SPURRIER MD
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
A.I. DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN, 1600 ROCKLAND ROAD
WILMINGTON, DE 19803
New Castle County (302) 651-4000
MS. FAYE M. GILAD APN
Nurse Practitioner
A.I. DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN, 1600 ROCKLAND ROAD
WILMINGTON, DE 19803
New Castle County (302) 651-4000
DR. STEVEN P. COOK MD
Otolaryngology (Pediatric Otolaryngology)
A.I. DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN, 1600 ROCKLAND ROAD
WILMINGTON, DE 19803
New Castle County (302) 651-4000
DR. ROCHELLE A. GLIDDEN PSY.D.
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
A.I. DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN, 1600 ROCKLAND ROAD
WILMINGTON, DE 19803
New Castle County (302) 651-4000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Richard Kruse's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Kruse is 1063504843. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 29, 2006.

Where is Richard Kruse located?

Richard Kruse practices at A.I. Dupont Hospital For Children 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803. The listed phone number is (302) 651-4000.

What is Richard Kruse's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XP3100X.

Is Richard Kruse enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Kruse is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Richard Kruse's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Kruse reassigns Medicare benefits to The Nemours Foundation (Jacksonville, FL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Richard Kruse's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Richard Kruse accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and AmeriHealth Caritas Next and 1 other insurer list Richard Kruse as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Kruse was last updated on February 7, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.