Katherine Foster De La Cruz, M.D.
NPI 1679025357 · General Practice Physician · Humacao, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Foster De La Cruz, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Humacao, PR (NPI 1679025357).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679025357
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 19499 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
173 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 68 | $68 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 66 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 39 | $116 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$116 (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 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 90 | 89 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 63 | 63 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 52 | 51 |
| Azithromycin | 43 | 42 |
| Methylprednisolone | 41 | 41 |
| Metronidazole | 36 | 36 |
| Sucralfate | 34 | 32 |
| Gabapentin |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-10-28
- Last updated
- 2016-10-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Foster De La Cruz's NPI number?
- Katherine Foster De La Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679025357, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Foster De La Cruz's specialty?
- Katherine Foster De La Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Katherine Foster De La Cruz located?
- Katherine Foster De La Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 3 Calle Font Martelo E, Humacao, PR 00791-3617.
- What is Katherine Foster De La Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Foster De La Cruz is (787) 549-0479.
- Does Katherine Foster De La Cruz accept Medicare?
- Katherine Foster De La Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Foster De La Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Foster De La Cruz's NPI (1679025357) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-10-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.