Samuel Cruz Estrada, M.D.
NPI 1265711477 · General Practice Physician · Penuelas, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Cruz Estrada, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Penuelas, PR (NPI 1265711477).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265711477
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 18280 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
23 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 23 | $69 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $69–$69 (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 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Baclofen | 249 | 231 |
| Meloxicam | 162 | 157 |
| Azithromycin | 156 | 153 |
| Nabumetone | 127 | 117 |
| Cephalexin | 87 | 86 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 64 | 62 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 58 | 58 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 56 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-08-05
- Last updated
- 2011-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Cruz Estrada's NPI number?
- Samuel Cruz Estrada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265711477, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Cruz Estrada's specialty?
- Samuel Cruz Estrada is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Cruz Estrada located?
- Samuel Cruz Estrada's practice location on file with NPPES is Urb Penuelas Valley, Penuelas, PR 00624.
- What is Samuel Cruz Estrada's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Cruz Estrada is (787) 674-8729.
- Does Samuel Cruz Estrada accept Medicare?
- Samuel Cruz Estrada is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Cruz Estrada's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Cruz Estrada's NPI (1265711477) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.