Nivia Cruz-Ortiz, M.D.
NPI 1447363130 · Nephrology Physician · San Juan, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nivia Cruz-Ortiz, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in San Juan, PR (NPI 1447363130).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447363130
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 4705 (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
19 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
44 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 | 44 | $89 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $89–$89 (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 · 57 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 307 | 81 |
| Famotidine | 223 | 52 |
| Prednisone | 95 | 21 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 65 | 12 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 62 | 18 |
| Gabapentin | 58 | 14 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$139 across 6 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
- 2006-08-16
- Last updated
- 2010-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nivia Cruz-Ortiz's NPI number?
- Nivia Cruz-Ortiz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447363130, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nivia Cruz-Ortiz's specialty?
- Nivia Cruz-Ortiz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nivia Cruz-Ortiz located?
- Nivia Cruz-Ortiz's practice location on file with NPPES is Cond. Torre De Auxlio Mutuo Ofic. 712, San Juan, PR 00917.
- What is Nivia Cruz-Ortiz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nivia Cruz-Ortiz is (787) 773-8040.
- Does Nivia Cruz-Ortiz accept Medicare?
- Nivia Cruz-Ortiz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nivia Cruz-Ortiz's NPI active?
- Yes — Nivia Cruz-Ortiz's NPI (1447363130) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.