Carlos Cruz, D.D.S.
NPI 1639172109 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) · Edinburg, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Oral Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlos Cruz, D.D.S. is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider in Edinburg, TX (NPI 1639172109).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639172109
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)Dental Providers
- Credential
- D.D.S.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 18868 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 375 | 351 |
| Penicillin V Potassium | 369 | 346 |
| Amoxicillin | 105 | 97 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 88 | 61 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 83 | 67 |
| Methylprednisolone | 45 | 45 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 35 | 35 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 28 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$189 across 5 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
- 2005-05-27
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Cruz's NPI number?
- Carlos Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639172109, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlos Cruz's specialty?
- Carlos Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (Dental Providers).
- Where is Carlos Cruz located?
- Carlos Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 2405 Cornerstone Blvd, Edinburg, TX 78539.
- What is Carlos Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Cruz is (956) 627-3556.
- Does Carlos Cruz accept Medicare?
- Carlos Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carlos Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlos Cruz's NPI (1639172109) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.