Richard Santa Cruz, MD
NPI 1861423758 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Appleton, WI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Santa Cruz, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Appleton, WI (NPI 1861423758).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861423758
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 49078 (WI)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,459 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 511 | $182 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 408 | $123 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 324 | $14 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Tetrofosmin, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9502 | 320 | $441 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 187 | $16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 187 | 77 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 154 | 50 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 154 | 57 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 113 | 34 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 108 | 37 |
| Losartan Potassium | 81 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,247 across 45 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2343 Aaron StPort Charlotte, FL 33952-5305Phone: (941) 629-2900
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-06
- Last updated
- 2024-12-18
- Certified
- 2024-12-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Santa Cruz's NPI number?
- Richard Santa Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861423758, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Santa Cruz's specialty?
- Richard Santa Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Santa Cruz located?
- Richard Santa Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 1818 N Meade St, Appleton, WI 54911-3454.
- What is Richard Santa Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Santa Cruz is (920) 731-8900.
- Does Richard Santa Cruz accept Medicare?
- Richard Santa Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Santa Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Santa Cruz's NPI (1861423758) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.