John G Strugar, MD

Neurological Surgery

(203) 785-2807Greenwich, CT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 37 years in neurological surgery, John G Strugar, MD is a long-established neurosurgeon in Greenwich. He graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 1989 and has 37+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 26 Neurological Surgery providers in CTSee all Neurological Surgery in Greenwich37+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 1027dNPPES updated 2023-07-14 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

15 Valley Dr, Greenwich, CT 06831-5205

Fax: (203) 863-4496
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

73.56/100

Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-10 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

48.48%

Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+43.4 pts)

48.48% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

84

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

13

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

33

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $256

Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

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 Arthritis.

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 (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
33%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-1%)31%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$237 received from industry

4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to John G Strugar's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1989

    Nyu Grossman School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jul 12, 2023

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 37 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Neurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Taxonomy: 207T00000X

Education & Training

New York University School of Medicine (Class of 1989)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

333 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06510-3206

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 450658

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Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With John G Strugar

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

Schedule a virtual visit with John G Strugar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Greenwich required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John G Strugar

NPI records show Dr. Strugar as active with telehealth listed in Greenwich, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 785-2807.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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