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DR. MARK G KRUCHEN O.D.
NPI 1336106863
Optometrist in Littleton, CO

Active since April 27, 2006PECOS Enrolled
7761 SHAFFER PKWY STE 200, LITTLETON, CO 80127(303) 979-4505(303) 933-0714 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 23, 2026, May 19, 2021, Aug 18, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Mark G Kruchen O.d. NPPES

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

DR. MARK G KRUCHEN O.D. (NPI 1336106863) is an individual optometrist in Littleton, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (1169) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Indiana University - School Of Optometry (1977).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336106863
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MARK G KRUCHENCredential: O.D.
Location Address7761 SHAFFER PKWY STE 200Littleton, CO 80127-3731
Mailing Address7761 Shaffer Pkwy Ste 200Littleton, CO 80127-3731 · (303) 979-4505 · Fax (303) 933-0714
Phone(303) 979-4505
Fax(303) 933-0714
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University - School Of OptometryGraduated 1977
Enumeration DateApril 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1336106863 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CO · 1169
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
7761 SHAFFER PKWY STE 200, Littleton, CO 80127
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid67403395CO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Mark G Kruchen O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8325128085
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080108000024
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80127 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$132.55 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.20 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

HEART CENTERED COUNSELING, PC
Counselor (Professional)
7761 SHAFFER PKWY STE 200
LITTLETON, CO 80127
Jefferson County (970) 310-3406
LISA MARIE PALLAGI OD
Optometrist
7761 SHAFFER PKWY STE 200
LITTLETON, CO 80127
Jefferson County (303) 979-4505
DR. JESSIE MARIE VASSAU O.D.
Optometrist
7761 SHAFFER PKWY STE 200
LITTLETON, CO 80127
Jefferson County (303) 979-4505

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 Mark Kruchen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mark Kruchen is 1336106863. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 27, 2006.

Where is Mark Kruchen located?

Mark Kruchen practices at 7761 Shaffer Pkwy Ste 200, Littleton, CO 80127. The listed phone number is (303) 979-4505.

What is Mark Kruchen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Mark Kruchen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mark Kruchen is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Mark Kruchen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan list Mark Kruchen 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 Mark Kruchen was last updated on July 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 days 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.