Kathy Cruz, MD
NPI 1902586472 · General Practice Physician · Vega Baja, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathy Cruz, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Vega Baja, PR (NPI 1902586472).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902586472
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 023394 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
2 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 39 | 11 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 22 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 20 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 16 | — |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 14 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 12 | — |
| Lisinopril | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 across 1 record (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.
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-07-20
- Last updated
- 2023-07-20
- Certified
- 2023-07-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathy Cruz's NPI number?
- Kathy Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902586472, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathy Cruz's specialty?
- Kathy Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kathy Cruz located?
- Kathy Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is Baldorioty De Castro 1b, Vega Baja, PR 00693.
- What is Kathy Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathy Cruz is (787) 965-7288.
- Does Kathy Cruz accept Medicare?
- Kathy Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathy Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathy Cruz's NPI (1902586472) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.