Melissa Almeida Cruz, M.D.
NPI 1881708816 · Psychiatry Physician · Vega Alta, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Almeida Cruz, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Vega Alta, PR (NPI 1881708816).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881708816
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 16390 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 51 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 2,986 | 286 |
| Temazepam | 1,294 | 152 |
| Mirtazapine | 962 | 102 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 937 | 109 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 797 | 74 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 795 | 75 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- Calle Isaac Gonzalez Esquina LedesmaUtuado, PR 00641-0000Phone: (787) 270-1420
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-18
- Last updated
- 2026-05-21
- Certified
- 2026-05-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Almeida Cruz's NPI number?
- Melissa Almeida Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881708816, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Almeida Cruz's specialty?
- Melissa Almeida Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Almeida Cruz located?
- Melissa Almeida Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is Edificio Brisas Del Mar Local #1, Vega Alta, PR 00692.
- What is Melissa Almeida Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Almeida Cruz is (787) 270-1420.
- Does Melissa Almeida Cruz accept Medicare?
- Melissa Almeida Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Almeida Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Almeida Cruz's NPI (1881708816) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.