Doctor Profile

Cancer Care · Hematology/Oncology

Rachel C. Kruspe

MD · Hematology/Oncology · Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
2501 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR
Opelika, AL 36801
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 24 Years Practicing
3.2K
Medicare Patients / yr
38
Procedures Billed
24
Years Practicing
1
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Kruspe

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Alabama, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Kruspe is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 36801, AL — the Hematology/Oncology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Kruspe Does

Dr. Kruspe served 3,246 Medicare patients across 103,602 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 46% above the average Hematology/Oncology in Alabama (2,229 patients across 114 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use) (Q0138)66,81065
Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg (J9271)10,60014
Injection, fosaprepitant, 1 mg (J1453)5,55021
Injection, immune globulin, (octagam), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg (J1568)5,03014
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)4,08025

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Kruspe billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Kruspe is affiliated with 1 hospital in the CMS Physician Compare database. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Huntsville Hospital

Huntsville, AL
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Kruspe practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Kruspe offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 2501 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: (334) 528-1070

Area Safety Grade

D+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

26 min

Average commute time in this zip · 90% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

81.9137

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Cancer Care Doctors near 36801, AL

If Dr. Kruspe isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest cancer care doctors near 36801, AL:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
James G. LennonHematology/Oncology228<1 mi
Caroline K. HeidemanMedical Oncology61<1 mi
Song Chu KoRadiation Oncology930<1 mi
Akanksha RajeursRadiation Oncology672<1 mi
John F. Cabelka, IiRadiation Oncology611<1 mi
Brandon S. JohnsonHematology/Oncology553<1 mi

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How to Use This Information

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Rachel C. Kruspe: Common Questions

Does Dr. Kruspe accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Kruspe is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Kruspe depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 36801, AL →
Where is Dr. Kruspe's office?
Dr. Kruspe practices at 2501 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR, Opelika, AL 36801. Phone: (334) 528-1070.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Kruspe accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (334) 528-1070 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 36801, AL to see available options.
Does Dr. Kruspe offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Kruspe as offering telehealth. Call the office at (334) 528-1070 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Kruspe?
Dr. Kruspe graduated in 2002 and has been practicing for approximately 24 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Kruspe treated 3,246 Medicare patients across 38 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Kruspe is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (334) 528-1070 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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