Cristobal Cruz-Colon, M.D.
NPI 1548455868 · Ophthalmology Physician · Ponce, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cristobal Cruz-Colon, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Ponce, PR (NPI 1548455868).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548455868
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME108974 (FL)
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
18 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
94 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 25 | $23 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 20 | $87 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 19 | $38 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 19 | $15 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 11 | $122 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$122 (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 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 4,171 | 646 |
| Fluorometholone | 2,041 | 465 |
| Timolol Maleate | 1,065 | 183 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 1,016 | 198 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 977 | 347 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 934 | 216 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 912 | 148 |
| Ofloxacin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$91 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-09-10
- Last updated
- 2018-12-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cristobal Cruz-Colon's NPI number?
- Cristobal Cruz-Colon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548455868, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cristobal Cruz-Colon's specialty?
- Cristobal Cruz-Colon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cristobal Cruz-Colon located?
- Cristobal Cruz-Colon's practice location on file with NPPES is Torre Medica San Lucas, Ponce, PR 00716.
- What is Cristobal Cruz-Colon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cristobal Cruz-Colon is (305) 598-2020.
- Does Cristobal Cruz-Colon accept Medicare?
- Cristobal Cruz-Colon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cristobal Cruz-Colon's NPI active?
- Yes — Cristobal Cruz-Colon's NPI (1548455868) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-12-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.