Mercedez Cruz, MD
NPI 1518499912 · Pediatrics Physician · Land O Lakes, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mercedez Cruz, MD is a Pediatrics Physician provider in Land O Lakes, FL (NPI 1518499912).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518499912
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatrics PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$48 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4683 Van Dyke RdLutz, FL 33558-4880Phone: (813) 968-7171Fax: (813) 443-8167
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-03
- Last updated
- 2022-03-14
- Certified
- 2022-03-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mercedez Cruz's NPI number?
- Mercedez Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518499912, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mercedez Cruz's specialty?
- Mercedez Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatrics Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mercedez Cruz located?
- Mercedez Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 18600 Fernview St Ste 102, Land O Lakes, FL 34638-6212.
- What is Mercedez Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mercedez Cruz is (813) 692-8033.
- Does Mercedez Cruz accept Medicare?
- Mercedez Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mercedez Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Mercedez Cruz's NPI (1518499912) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.