Elsa Cruz, M.D.
NPI 1861524159 · Psychiatry Physician · Pasadena, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elsa Cruz, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Pasadena, CA (NPI 1861524159).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861524159
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A75757 (CA)
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
19 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
1,275 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 587 | $68 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 565 | $108 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 53 | $164 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 45 Minutes90836 | 36 | $89 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 34 | $209 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $68–$209 (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 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Duloxetine Hcl | 200 | 39 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 94 | 18 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 76 | 16 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 72 | 16 |
| Mirtazapine | 59 | 14 |
| Lamotrigine | 59 | — |
| Risperidone | 52 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,313 across 103 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
- 2007-03-12
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elsa Cruz's NPI number?
- Elsa Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861524159, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elsa Cruz's specialty?
- Elsa Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Elsa Cruz located?
- Elsa Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 66 Hurlbut, Pasadena, CA 91105-3112.
- What is Elsa Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elsa Cruz is (626) 441-4221.
- Does Elsa Cruz accept Medicare?
- Elsa Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elsa Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Elsa Cruz's NPI (1861524159) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.