Rafael Delgado Cruz, MD
NPI 1326230525 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Arecibo, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rafael Delgado Cruz, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Arecibo, PR (NPI 1326230525).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326230525
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 12591 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
220 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 | $89 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 44 | $14 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 32 | $114 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 27 | $65 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 25 | $192 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 80 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 738 | 187 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 550 | 160 |
| Carvedilol | 397 | 103 |
| Losartan Potassium | 390 | 112 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 363 | 101 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 246 | 78 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,479 across 40 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
- 2007-08-13
- Last updated
- 2017-12-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rafael Delgado Cruz's NPI number?
- Rafael Delgado Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326230525, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rafael Delgado Cruz's specialty?
- Rafael Delgado Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rafael Delgado Cruz located?
- Rafael Delgado Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is Ave Rafael Rivera Aulet 320, Arecibo, PR 00612.
- What is Rafael Delgado Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rafael Delgado Cruz is (787) 878-2267.
- Does Rafael Delgado Cruz accept Medicare?
- Rafael Delgado Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rafael Delgado Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Rafael Delgado Cruz's NPI (1326230525) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-12-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.