Derek Adam Kruse, MD

Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Derek Adam Kruse is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Omaha, NE with over 15 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Derek Adam Kruse, MD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Omaha, NE in group practice. He has been practicing since 2011 — over 15 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD.

1 of 19 Internal Medicine providers in NESee all Internal Medicine in Omaha15+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 3305dNPPES updated 2017-05-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Nebraska Board of Medicine and Surgery

Contact & Location

Practice Location

Emile 42nd St, Omaha, NE 68198-0001

Fax: (402) 559-8715
Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+31%)51%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+1%)50%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
41%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+6%)40%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+10%)40%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+6%)38%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 15 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicinePulmonary Disease in OmahaAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RP1001X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

988102 Nebraska Medical Ctr, Omaha, NE 68198-8102

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Derek Adam Kruse

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Derek Adam Kruse for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Omaha required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Derek Adam Kruse

NPI records show Dr. Kruse as active with telehealth listed in Omaha, NE. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (402) 559-4015.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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