Christian Cruz, MD
NPI 1023182227 · Nephrology Physician · Daly City, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christian Cruz, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Daly City, CA (NPI 1023182227).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023182227
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A96754 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,973 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 195 | $131 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 191 | $87 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 166 | $395 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 156 | $19 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 Leads With Review By Physician93040 | 143 | $16 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 97 | 30 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 84 | 28 |
| Furosemide | 66 | 19 |
| Losartan Potassium | 62 | 22 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 42 | 15 |
| Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1brand: Prosol | 40 | — |
| Allopurinol | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15,806 across 33 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-20
- Last updated
- 2019-08-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christian Cruz's NPI number?
- Christian Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023182227, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christian Cruz's specialty?
- Christian Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christian Cruz located?
- Christian Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 1498 Southgate Ave, Daly City, CA 94015-4015.
- What is Christian Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christian Cruz is (650) 755-4490.
- Does Christian Cruz accept Medicare?
- Christian Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christian Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Christian Cruz's NPI (1023182227) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.