Aristides Cruz, MD
NPI 1568646800 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · East Providence, RI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Aristides Cruz, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in East Providence, RI (NPI 1568646800).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568646800
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD450545 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician207XP3100X
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% 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.
$142 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)
- 300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115-5724Phone: (617) 355-6000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-12-21
- Last updated
- 2023-12-12
- Certified
- 2023-12-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Aristides Cruz's NPI number?
- Aristides Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568646800, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Aristides Cruz's specialty?
- Aristides Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Aristides Cruz located?
- Aristides Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Kettle Point Ave, East Providence, RI 02914-5375.
- What is Aristides Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Aristides Cruz is (401) 330-1430.
- Does Aristides Cruz accept Medicare?
- Aristides Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Aristides Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Aristides Cruz's NPI (1568646800) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.