Lucita Cruz, MD
NPI 1770526477 · Internal Medicine Physician · Norwalk, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lucita Cruz, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Norwalk, CA (NPI 1770526477).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770526477
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A37419 (CA)
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
20 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
234 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 124 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 45 | $129 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 27 | $140 |
| Annual Wellness Visit; Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Initial VisitG0438 | 26 | $178 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 12 | $20 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $20–$178 (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 · 54 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 145 | 51 |
| Losartan Potassium | 135 | 49 |
| Metformin Hcl | 117 | 42 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 96 | 36 |
| Simvastatin | 81 | 26 |
| Omeprazole | 71 | 27 |
| Gabapentin | 62 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-13
- Last updated
- 2017-03-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lucita Cruz's NPI number?
- Lucita Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770526477, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lucita Cruz's specialty?
- Lucita Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lucita Cruz located?
- Lucita Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 12507 E Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650.
- What is Lucita Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lucita Cruz is (562) 802-2203.
- Does Lucita Cruz accept Medicare?
- Lucita Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lucita Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Lucita Cruz's NPI (1770526477) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.