Helion Cruz, M.D.
NPI 1871579409 · Specialist · Hendersonville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Helion Cruz, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Hendersonville, TN (NPI 1871579409).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871579409
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 34215 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
867 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 338 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 150 | $83 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 87 | $153 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 60 | $85 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Limited Study95885 | 59 | $55 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 74 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 593 | 179 |
| Gabapentin | 483 | 109 |
| Memantine Hcl | 371 | 118 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 309 | 83 |
| Levetiracetam | 200 | 53 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 194 | 49 |
| Clonazepam | 181 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,050 across 182 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
- 2005-12-15
- Last updated
- 2014-10-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Helion Cruz's NPI number?
- Helion Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871579409, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Helion Cruz's specialty?
- Helion Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Helion Cruz located?
- Helion Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 353 New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville, TN 37075-2380.
- What is Helion Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Helion Cruz is (615) 826-0442.
- Does Helion Cruz accept Medicare?
- Helion Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Helion Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Helion Cruz's NPI (1871579409) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-10-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.