Brian Cruz, M.D.
NPI 1316237803 · Internal Medicine Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Cruz, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1316237803).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316237803
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 100 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 277 | 47 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 274 | 42 |
| Losartan Potassium | 155 | 21 |
| Carvedilol | 124 | 16 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 123 | 16 |
| Famotidine | 121 | 17 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 118 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-04-18
- Last updated
- 2014-11-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Cruz's NPI number?
- Brian Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316237803, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Cruz's specialty?
- Brian Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Cruz located?
- Brian Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429.
- What is Brian Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Cruz is (504) 842-4251.
- Does Brian Cruz accept Medicare?
- Brian Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Cruz's NPI (1316237803) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-11-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.