Kenneth Cruz, P.A.
NPI 1487698510 · Physician Assistant · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Cruz, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider in New York, NY (NPI 1487698510).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487698510
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 004711-1 (NY)
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 tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 74 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 321 | 92 |
| Omeprazole | 179 | 55 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 169 | 68 |
| Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2)brand: Vitamin D2 | 144 | 55 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 138 | 47 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 128 | 30 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 128 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$249 across 7 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
- 2006-06-16
- Last updated
- 2019-06-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Cruz's NPI number?
- Kenneth Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487698510, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Cruz's specialty?
- Kenneth Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kenneth Cruz located?
- Kenneth Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 3845 10th Ave, New York, NY 10034-1850.
- What is Kenneth Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Cruz is (917) 675-7533.
- Does Kenneth Cruz accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Cruz's NPI (1487698510) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.