Linda Cruz Montes, M.D.
NPI 1245379031 · Specialist · Trujillo Alto, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Linda Cruz Montes, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Trujillo Alto, PR (NPI 1245379031).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245379031
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 12342 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
49 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 | 49 | $90 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $90–$90 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 166 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Temazepam | 508 | 81 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 500 | 195 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 424 | 141 |
| Gabapentin | 415 | 152 |
| Simvastatin | 393 | 136 |
| Famotidine | 393 | 121 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 382 | 132 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$169 across 3 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
- 2007-02-06
- Last updated
- 2010-11-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Linda Cruz Montes's NPI number?
- Linda Cruz Montes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245379031, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Linda Cruz Montes's specialty?
- Linda Cruz Montes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Linda Cruz Montes located?
- Linda Cruz Montes's practice location on file with NPPES is N14 Calle Aa, Trujillo Alto, PR 00976-3130.
- What is Linda Cruz Montes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Linda Cruz Montes is (787) 292-6820.
- Does Linda Cruz Montes accept Medicare?
- Linda Cruz Montes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Linda Cruz Montes's NPI active?
- Yes — Linda Cruz Montes's NPI (1245379031) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-11-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.