Carlos Cruz, M.D.
NPI 1881911402 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlos Cruz, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1881911402).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881911402
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 256293 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
16 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
547 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 | 198 | $155 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 89 | $216 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 84 | $135 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 43 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 33 | $111 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 32 | 31 |
| Prednisone | 21 | 21 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 21 | 21 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 20 | 20 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 17 | 17 |
| Azithromycin | 13 | 13 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$44 across 2 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
- 2010-04-21
- Last updated
- 2020-06-05
- Certified
- 2020-06-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Cruz's NPI number?
- Carlos Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881911402, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlos Cruz's specialty?
- Carlos Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carlos Cruz located?
- Carlos Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302.
- What is Carlos Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Cruz is (650) 853-2958.
- Does Carlos Cruz accept Medicare?
- Carlos Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carlos Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlos Cruz's NPI (1881911402) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.