Annette Cruz, PA-C
NPI 1235326976 · Medical Physician Assistant · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Annette Cruz, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1235326976).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235326976
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2614 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
139 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 75 | $72 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Anus Using an Endoscope46600 | 19 | $91 |
| Partial Removal of Large Bowel and Reattachment to Rectum Using an Endoscope44207 | 18 | $228 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 14 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 13 | $102 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $63–$228 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 62 | 57 |
| Metronidazole | 45 | 44 |
| Neomycin Sulfate | 38 | 38 |
| Gabapentin | 31 | 31 |
| Enoxaparin Sodium | 28 | 27 |
| Opium Tincture | 22 | — |
| Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropinebrand: Diphenoxylate-Atropine | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$451 across 11 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
- 2007-09-26
- Last updated
- 2026-04-29
- Certified
- 2026-04-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Annette Cruz's NPI number?
- Annette Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235326976, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Annette Cruz's specialty?
- Annette Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Annette Cruz located?
- Annette Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 125 Doughty St Ste 280, Charleston, SC 29403.
- What is Annette Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Annette Cruz is (843) 958-1281.
- Does Annette Cruz accept Medicare?
- Annette Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Annette Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Annette Cruz's NPI (1235326976) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.