Merari Cruz-Colon, M.D.
NPI 1972886380 · Internal Medicine Physician · Richmond, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Merari Cruz-Colon, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Richmond, VA (NPI 1972886380).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972886380
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 28645 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
821 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 495 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 165 | $113 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 137 | $77 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 24 | $162 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$162 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 22 | 15 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 18 | 12 |
| Spironolactone | 16 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 15 | 15 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 12 | 12 |
| Lisinopril | 12 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 100 Ave LaurelBayamon, PR 00956-4816Phone: (787) 787-5151
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-09-21
- Last updated
- 2022-09-07
- Certified
- 2022-09-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Merari Cruz-Colon's NPI number?
- Merari Cruz-Colon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972886380, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Merari Cruz-Colon's specialty?
- Merari Cruz-Colon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Merari Cruz-Colon located?
- Merari Cruz-Colon's practice location on file with NPPES is 1401 Johnston Willis Dr, Richmond, VA 23235.
- What is Merari Cruz-Colon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Merari Cruz-Colon is (804) 483-5000.
- Does Merari Cruz-Colon accept Medicare?
- Merari Cruz-Colon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Merari Cruz-Colon's NPI active?
- Yes — Merari Cruz-Colon's NPI (1972886380) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.