Mildred Cruz, APN
NPI 1477991537 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner · Somerset, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mildred Cruz, APN is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Somerset, NJ (NPI 1477991537).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477991537
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26NJ00441100 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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
83 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 55 | $100 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 28 | $118 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $100–$118 (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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 45 | 38 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 43 | 26 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 40 | 27 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 39 | 24 |
| Furosemide | 38 | 34 |
| Potassium Chloride | 29 | 28 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$76 across 3 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
- 2013-06-11
- Last updated
- 2013-06-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mildred Cruz's NPI number?
- Mildred Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477991537, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mildred Cruz's specialty?
- Mildred Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Mildred Cruz located?
- Mildred Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 3 Alton Dr, Somerset, NJ 08873-6414.
- What is Mildred Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mildred Cruz is (732) 744-4897.
- Does Mildred Cruz accept Medicare?
- Mildred Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mildred Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Mildred Cruz's NPI (1477991537) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-06-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.