Maxine Grace De La Cruz, M.D.
NPI 1982844916 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospice/Palliative Care · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maxine Grace De La Cruz, M.D. is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1982844916).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982844916
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N0723 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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 tenure28% of score
17 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
95 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 27 | $104 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 19 | $93 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 18 | $159 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 18 | $81 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 13 | $179 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $81–$179 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 15 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 330 Brookline Ave # Yamins1Boston, MA 02215-5400Phone: (617) 667-1320
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-03-03
- Last updated
- 2024-07-19
- Certified
- 2024-07-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maxine Grace De La Cruz's NPI number?
- Maxine Grace De La Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982844916, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maxine Grace De La Cruz's specialty?
- Maxine Grace De La Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Maxine Grace De La Cruz located?
- Maxine Grace De La Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4000.
- What is Maxine Grace De La Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maxine Grace De La Cruz is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Maxine Grace De La Cruz accept Medicare?
- Maxine Grace De La Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maxine Grace De La Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Maxine Grace De La Cruz's NPI (1982844916) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.