Dr. Benjamin A Kruskal

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 36+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Benjamin A Kruskal, MD, is a Pediatric Medicine specialist in Boston, Massachusetts. He attended and graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in Pediatric Medicine. Dr. Benjamin A Kruskal also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Atrius Health Inc. Dr. Benjamin A Kruskal accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (617) 421-1000 to request Dr. Benjamin A Kruskal the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 133 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02215-2523

Phone 1: (617) 421-1000


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Benjamin A Kruskal
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3971498379
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Pediatric Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Infectious Disease

Experience

  • Over 36 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Benjamin A Kruskal attended and graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 1988.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1245218353
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, January 9, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Benjamin A Kruskal

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Benjamin A Kruskal has been primarily specialized in Pediatrics for over 36 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Pediatrics
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    Pediatrics
    A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
  • Pediatrics / Pediatric Infectious Diseases
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    Pediatric Infectious Diseases
    A pediatrician trained to care for children in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. This specialist can apply specific knowledge to affect a better outcome for pediatric infections with complicated courses, underlying diseases that predispose to unusual or severe infections, unclear diagnoses, uncommon diseases and complex or investigational treatments.


Medical Group Practice

  • Atrius Health Inc


Practice Locations

133 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02215-2523
Phone: (617) 421-1000
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, November 19, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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