John G Strugar, MD
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).
Older · 1027dNPPES updated 2023-07-14 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
15 Valley Dr, Greenwich, CT 06831-5205
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202373.56/100
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 = better48.48%
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 volumePrescription 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.
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.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
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
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$237 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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.
Graduated medical school · 1989
Nyu Grossman School of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 12, 2023
CMS-verified certification date
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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)
Mailing address
333 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06510-3206
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450658
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual 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.
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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Practice Location
15 Valley Dr, Greenwich, CT 06831-5205
Mailing Address
333 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06510-3206
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