Ruy Cruz, MD
NPI 1710137823 · Surgery Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruy Cruz, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1710137823).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710137823
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD435343 (PA)
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
17 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
73 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 51 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 22 | $62 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $62–$75 (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 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 % Sodium Chloridebrand: Sodium Chloride | 141 | 13 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 126 | 13 |
| Hydrocortisone Sodium Succ/Pfbrand: Solu-Cortef | 98 | — |
| Sodium Chloride 0.45 %brand: Sodium Chloride | 75 | — |
| Famotidine | 71 | — |
| Promethazine Hcl | 61 | — |
| Hydrocortisone | 55 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-09-25
- Last updated
- 2015-09-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruy Cruz's NPI number?
- Ruy Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710137823, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruy Cruz's specialty?
- Ruy Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruy Cruz located?
- Ruy Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 3459 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3236.
- What is Ruy Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruy Cruz is (412) 647-5800.
- Does Ruy Cruz accept Medicare?
- Ruy Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruy Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruy Cruz's NPI (1710137823) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-09-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.