Fernando Garcia-Cruz, M.D.
NPI 1316041809 · General Practice Physician · Manati, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Fernando Garcia-Cruz, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Manati, PR (NPI 1316041809).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316041809
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 9800 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 48 | 46 |
| Nabumetone | 27 | 26 |
| Dexamethasone | 25 | 25 |
| Gabapentin | 20 | 13 |
| Famotidine | 17 | 14 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 16 | 16 |
| Metformin Hcl | 14 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$95 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3 Calle Luis Munoz RiveraVega Alta, PR 00692-0069Phone: (787) 883-0124Fax: (787) 883-0222
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-12
- Last updated
- 2018-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fernando Garcia-Cruz's NPI number?
- Fernando Garcia-Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316041809, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Fernando Garcia-Cruz's specialty?
- Fernando Garcia-Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Fernando Garcia-Cruz located?
- Fernando Garcia-Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 77 Bo. Cotto, Manati, PR 00674.
- What is Fernando Garcia-Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Fernando Garcia-Cruz is (787) 884-4700.
- Does Fernando Garcia-Cruz accept Medicare?
- Fernando Garcia-Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Fernando Garcia-Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Fernando Garcia-Cruz's NPI (1316041809) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.