ROBERT LAYNE KRUSE MD, PHD
NPI 1902399421
Pathology - Clinical Pathology in Galveston, TX

Active since June 09, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.96/100
CMS Quality Rating
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77555(409) 266-5628 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 20, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 20, 2022, Jul 10, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Robert Layne Kruse Md, Phd NPPES

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

ROBERT LAYNE KRUSE MD, PHD (NPI 1902399421) is an individual clinical pathology provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (T9158) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902399421
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZC0006X
Provider Legal NameROBERT LAYNE KRUSECredential: MD, PHD
Location Address301 UNIVERSITY BLVDGalveston, TX 77555-5302
Mailing AddressPo Box 650859, Dept. 710Dallas, TX 75265-0859 · (409) 266-5628
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 20, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 20, 2022
NPI 1902399421 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPathology · Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZC0006X
License Licensed in TX · T9158
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2I7447TX

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Robert Layne Kruse Md, Phd 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 ID3870841299
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220919002438
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.

Blood bank physician services for cross match and/or evaluation and written report 86077
Blood bank physician services for cross match involve testing your blood against donor blood to ensure compatibility before a transfusion. The evaluation includes a detailed analysis of your blood type and antibodies. A written report will be provided, summarizing the findings.
21 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number450018
Location301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555 · Galveston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77555 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
$131.16 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $32.79 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.90 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $25.22 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

74.96/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.77
Promoting Interoperability94
Improvement Activities40
Cost47.75

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Internal Medicine
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, JSA 9.128
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

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 Robert Kruse's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Kruse is 1902399421. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2018.

Where is Robert Kruse located?

Robert Kruse practices at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 266-5628.

What is Robert Kruse's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZC0006X.

Is Robert Kruse enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Kruse 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 Robert Kruse accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Oscar Insurance Company list Robert 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.

Is Robert Kruse affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Kruse is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Kruse was last updated on October 20, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.