Quick answers
- Does Joaquin R. Ortiz-Cruz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joaquin R. Ortiz-Cruz accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Joaquin R. Ortiz-Cruz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 151 Original Medicare patients and 231 services for Joaquin R. Ortiz-Cruz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joaquin R. Ortiz-Cruz's NPI number?
- 1083069876. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Joaquin R. Ortiz-Cruz, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 151 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 231 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)59 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)29 services
- Mri scan of brain before and after contrast (70553)14 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)14 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes67%
- Arthritis43%
- Chronic kidney disease43%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
Hospitals where Joaquin R. Ortiz-Cruz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joaquin R. Ortiz-Cruz at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Auxilio Mutuo HospitalSan Juan, PR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 400016
Practice locations
Addresses where Joaquin R. Ortiz-Cruz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 735 Ave Ponce De Leon, Suite 375San Juan, PR 00917 (787) 758‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joaquin R. Ortiz-Cruz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Oncology and Body Imaging PSC15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in San Juan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Juan, PR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Oncology and Body Imaging PSC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Michigan Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2022 (4 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083069876 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians