Ronald Cruz, MD
NPI 1710962154 · Internal Medicine Physician · Worcester, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ronald Cruz, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Worcester, MA (NPI 1710962154).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710962154
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 216617 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
483 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 | 209 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 134 | $91 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 75 | $47 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 53 | $33 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Tracing93005 | 12 | $7 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$91 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 115 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 582 | 124 |
| Omeprazole | 293 | 60 |
| Losartan Potassium | 258 | 54 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 241 | 54 |
| Metformin Hcl | 238 | 54 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 180 | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$193 across 14 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
- 2005-12-08
- Last updated
- 2020-11-09
- Certified
- 2020-11-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ronald Cruz's NPI number?
- Ronald Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710962154, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ronald Cruz's specialty?
- Ronald Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ronald Cruz located?
- Ronald Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 291 Lincoln St, Worcester, MA 01605-3643.
- What is Ronald Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ronald Cruz is (508) 799-2922.
- Does Ronald Cruz accept Medicare?
- Ronald Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ronald Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Ronald Cruz's NPI (1710962154) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.