Merle Cruz-Encarnacion, M.D.
NPI 1043295579 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Jersey City, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Merle Cruz-Encarnacion, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Jersey City, NJ (NPI 1043295579).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043295579
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MA044053 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-07
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Merle Cruz-Encarnacion's NPI number?
- Merle Cruz-Encarnacion's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043295579, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Merle Cruz-Encarnacion's specialty?
- Merle Cruz-Encarnacion is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Merle Cruz-Encarnacion located?
- Merle Cruz-Encarnacion's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 Saint Pauls Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306-3724.
- What is Merle Cruz-Encarnacion's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Merle Cruz-Encarnacion is (201) 653-7533.
- Does Merle Cruz-Encarnacion accept Medicare?
- Merle Cruz-Encarnacion is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Merle Cruz-Encarnacion's NPI active?
- Yes — Merle Cruz-Encarnacion's NPI (1043295579) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.