Ricardo Cruz, DO
NPI 1164438446 · Internal Medicine Physician · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Cruz, DO is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1164438446).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164438446
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K7704 (TX)
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
681 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 | 190 | $116 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 140 | $112 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 103 | $77 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 70 | $106 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 65 | $169 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 86 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 196 | 32 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 187 | 33 |
| Furosemide | 134 | 26 |
| Gabapentin | 114 | 19 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 113 | 11 |
| Levetiracetam | 96 | — |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 95 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$85 across 4 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
- 2006-07-31
- Last updated
- 2014-10-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Cruz's NPI number?
- Ricardo Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164438446, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Cruz's specialty?
- Ricardo Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Cruz located?
- Ricardo Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 1301 W 38th St #205, Austin, TX 78705-1011.
- What is Ricardo Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Cruz is (512) 324-1864.
- Does Ricardo Cruz accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Cruz's NPI (1164438446) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-10-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.