Jorge Cruz-Cruz, MD
NPI 1659716579 · Gastroenterology Physician · San Juan, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jorge Cruz-Cruz, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in San Juan, PR (NPI 1659716579).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659716579
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 19361 (PR)
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
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
48 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 | 30 | $89 |
| Moderate Sedation Services Provided By the Same Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Performing a Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Service That Sedation Supports, Requiring the Presence of an Independent Trained Observer to Assist in the MonitoG0500 | 18 | $57 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $57–$89 (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 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 578 | 151 |
| Omeprazole | 531 | 136 |
| Midazolam Hcl/Pfbrand: Midazolam Hcl | 108 | 82 |
| Midazolam Hcl | 108 | 83 |
| Fentanyl Citrate/Pfbrand: Fentanyl Citrate | 93 | 67 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Suprep | 75 | 71 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$281 across 11 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
- 2013-05-06
- Last updated
- 2021-03-01
- Certified
- 2021-03-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jorge Cruz-Cruz's NPI number?
- Jorge Cruz-Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659716579, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jorge Cruz-Cruz's specialty?
- Jorge Cruz-Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jorge Cruz-Cruz located?
- Jorge Cruz-Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is Universidad De Puerto Rico Recinto De, San Juan, PR 00935-0001.
- What is Jorge Cruz-Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jorge Cruz-Cruz is (787) 758-2525.
- Does Jorge Cruz-Cruz accept Medicare?
- Jorge Cruz-Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jorge Cruz-Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Jorge Cruz-Cruz's NPI (1659716579) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.