Thomas Cruse, O.D.
NPI 1588919443 · Optometrist · Denver, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Cruse, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Denver, CO (NPI 1588919443).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588919443
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2843 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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
2,348 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 571 | $90 |
| Ct Scan of Cornea92025 | 331 | $32 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 321 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 315 | $126 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 169 | $27 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 157 | $164 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 219 | 76 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 152 | 107 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 92 | 23 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 74 | 52 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 62 | 24 |
| Timolol Maleate | 54 | 21 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 51 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$126 across 6 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
- 2012-07-17
- Last updated
- 2012-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Cruse's NPI number?
- Thomas Cruse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588919443, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Cruse's specialty?
- Thomas Cruse is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Thomas Cruse located?
- Thomas Cruse's practice location on file with NPPES is 55 Madison St, Denver, CO 80206-5419.
- What is Thomas Cruse's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Cruse is (303) 377-2020.
- Does Thomas Cruse accept Medicare?
- Thomas Cruse is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Cruse's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Cruse's NPI (1588919443) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-10-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.