Nestor Cruz, MD
NPI 1518998525 · Surgery Physician · Salisbury, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Vascular Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nestor Cruz, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Salisbury, NC (NPI 1518998525).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518998525
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9800502 (NC)
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 tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,027 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 261 | $169 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93922 | 200 | $60 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 160 | $119 |
| Complete Ultrasound of Aorta, Vena Cava, Groin Vessels Or Bypass Grafts93978 | 93 | $147 |
| Ultrasound of Leg Arteries Or Artery Grafts93925 | 67 | $216 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 52 | $156 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 190 | 55 |
| Cilostazol | 108 | 41 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 67 | 15 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 37 | — |
| Cephalexin | 23 | 21 |
| Gabapentin | 16 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$56 across 4 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 (3)
- 1814 Westchester DriveSuite 101High Point, NC 27262-7369Phone: (336) 802-2150Fax: (336) 802-2151
- 1814 Westchester DriveSuite 101High Point, NC 27262-7369Phone: (336) 802-2150Fax: (336) 802-2151
- 911 W Henderson StSalisbury, NC 28144Phone: (704) 633-9620Fax: (704) 633-7504
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-06
- Last updated
- 2023-08-15
- Certified
- 2023-08-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nestor Cruz's NPI number?
- Nestor Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518998525, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nestor Cruz's specialty?
- Nestor Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nestor Cruz located?
- Nestor Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 401 Mocksville Ave Fl 2, Salisbury, NC 28144-2735.
- What is Nestor Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nestor Cruz is (704) 633-9620.
- Does Nestor Cruz accept Medicare?
- Nestor Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nestor Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Nestor Cruz's NPI (1518998525) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.