What is Christopher Cruz's NPI number?

Christopher Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427043769, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.

What is Christopher Cruz's specialty?

Christopher Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).

Where is Christopher Cruz located?

Christopher Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 17 Ginger Creek Mdws, Glen Carbon, IL 62034-3508.

What is Christopher Cruz's phone number?

The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Cruz is (800) 968-6866.

Does Christopher Cruz accept Medicare?

Christopher Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.

Is Christopher Cruz's NPI active?

Yes — Christopher Cruz's NPI (1427043769) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-02-02.

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Christopher Cruz, MD

NPI 1427043769 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Glen Carbon, IL

Christopher Cruz, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Glen Carbon, IL (NPI 1427043769).

Provider details

NPI number: 1427043769
Entity type: Individual
Primary specialty: Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Credential: MD
Sex: Male
Sole proprietor: No
License: 036070136 (IL)

Practice location

17 Ginger Creek Mdws

Glen Carbon, IL 62034-3508

Phone: (800) 968-6866

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Mailing address

Po Box 66971

Saint Louis, MO 63166-6971

Specialties & taxonomies

Emergency Medicine PhysicianPrimary207P00000XLicense 036070136 (IL)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)

Profile Score

Established profile(74/100 index)

A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.

Registry tenure28% of score
21 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
223 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 Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284	94	$123
Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285	47	$179
Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283	44	$73
Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291	38	$213

Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$213 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.

Drug	Part D claims (2024)	Beneficiaries
Prednisone	66	65
Tramadol Hcl	54	54
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen	38	37
Ondansetron Hcl	38	38
Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime	25	25
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim	25	25

Enumerated: 2005-09-13
Last updated: 2010-02-02

Frequently asked questions

What is Christopher Cruz's NPI number?: Christopher Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427043769, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
What is Christopher Cruz's specialty?: Christopher Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
Where is Christopher Cruz located?: Christopher Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 17 Ginger Creek Mdws, Glen Carbon, IL 62034-3508.
What is Christopher Cruz's phone number?: The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Cruz is (800) 968-6866.
Does Christopher Cruz accept Medicare?: Christopher Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
Is Christopher Cruz's NPI active?: Yes — Christopher Cruz's NPI (1427043769) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-02-02.

Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.

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 Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284	94	$123
Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285	47	$179
Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283	44	$73
Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291	38	$213

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.

Drug	Part D claims (2024)	Beneficiaries
Prednisone	66	65
Tramadol Hcl	54	54
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen	38	37
Ondansetron Hcl	38	38
Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime	25	25
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim	25	25

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What this provider does (Medicare)

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)