Jose Encarnacion-Cruz, MD
NPI 1467567503 · Rheumatology Physician · Levittown, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Encarnacion-Cruz, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Levittown, PR (NPI 1467567503).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467567503
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 13036 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
71 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 71 | $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 · 71 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Duloxetine Hcl | 1,495 | 326 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 925 | 158 |
| Gabapentin | 853 | 154 |
| Pregabalin | 682 | 155 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 560 | 139 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 493 | 101 |
| Prednisone | 470 | 102 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-20
- Last updated
- 2011-02-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Encarnacion-Cruz's NPI number?
- Jose Encarnacion-Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467567503, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Encarnacion-Cruz's specialty?
- Jose Encarnacion-Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Encarnacion-Cruz located?
- Jose Encarnacion-Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is Ha2 Calle Antonio Paoli, Levittown, PR 00949.
- What is Jose Encarnacion-Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Encarnacion-Cruz is (787) 784-4068.
- Does Jose Encarnacion-Cruz accept Medicare?
- Jose Encarnacion-Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Encarnacion-Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Encarnacion-Cruz's NPI (1467567503) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-02-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.